A pair of pukekos adopted our lake 4 years ago. The first year they raised 2 chicks in one clutch. Second year, 5 from 6 hatchlings in 2 clutches. Third year, 6 out of 6 in 2 clutches. This past season, 5 out of 5 in two clutches. This morning, the current family of 8 were all covered in frost.
A pair of pukekos adopted our lake 4 years ago. The first year they raised 2 chicks in one clutch. Second year, 5 from 6 hatchlings in 2 clutches. Third year, 6 out of 6 in 2 clutches. This past season, 5 out of 5 in two clutches. This morning, the current family of 8 were all covered in frost.
A pair of pukekos adopted our lake 4 years ago. The first year they raised 2 chicks in one clutch. Second year, 5 from 6 hatchlings in 2 clutches. Third year, 6 out of 6 in 2 clutches. This past season, 5 out of 5 in two clutches. This morning, the current family of 8 were all covered in frost.