In episode 2 of the Kākāpō Files we find out that when it comes to kākāpō breeding the early birds are, well, very early.
It's the summer solstice, and things are definitely hotting up in the kākāpō world.
DOC's Kākāpō Recovery Programme scientist Andrew Digby says there is lots of booming action amongst the male kākāpō on Whenua Hou/Codfish Island.
And manager Deidre Vercoe has some breaking news about a pair of early birds, Pearl and Boss.
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