Predator R E S P O N S E

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1 Predator RESPONSE

2 THE PROBLEM 25 million native birds are killed by predators like possums, stoats and rats each year 1 Heavy seeding of trees in our native forests will again this year drive higher than normal rodent and stoat numbers that will prey on endangered birds. Battle for our Birds is a predator control response to protect our native wildlife. Predator plague cycle SUMMER When forest trees flower heavily, a lot of seed is produced AUTUMN When seed is abundant, the rodent population increases rapidly WINTER Stoats feed on abundant rodents SUMMER ONWARDS Stoat numbers explode and they also turn to birds for food SPRING When the seed rots or germinates, plagues of starving rats turn to bird eggs and nestlings Cover: Juvenile North Island robin. Janice McKenna

3 North Island brown kiwi Status: In some trouble (Declining) Population: 25,000 Distribution: Patchy throughout the northern North Island. Without predator control: Only 5% of kiwi chicks hatched in the wild will make it until they are old enough to breed their 4th birthday. Degrees of control In forests in years when there is no heavy seeding or mast, many native birds can tolerate the low levels of rats and stoats present and little or no pest control is necessary. During years when mast events occur at just a few sites, localised pest control traps and bait stations will do the trick. With predator control: 60% Up to of kiwi chicks hatched in the wild will survive to breeding age. Photo: Neil Hutton When heavy seedfall is more widespread, as it is this year, rats and stoats have to be controlled over very large areas. 1 John Innes. Landcare Research

4 RESPONSE Controlling predators The Battle for our Birds programme uses biodegradable 1080 applied by air over large areas of rugged terrain to knock down rats, stoats and possums. Trapping and other ground-based predator control methods play an important part in ongoing control. Aerial is biodegradable, breaks down quickly in the environment and does not leave permanent residues in water, soil, plants or animals. The active component occurs naturally in many plants found in Australia, South America and Africa as a defence against browsing animals. 4 6 baits are dropped in an area the size of a tennis court. Approximately 10% of public conservation land is to be treated with 1080 during this year's pest control operations Ground control Conventional and re-setting traps and bait stations are used for longer term and localised suppression of pest populations. Conventional traps Bait stations

5 Whio/blue duck Status: In serious trouble (Nationally Vulnerable) Population: More than 1000 breeding pairs Distribution: In good numbers where conservation efforts protect populations. Whio duckling survival rates at the Tongariro Forest Security Site Before pest control (2004) For every 3 breeding pairs of whio, 2 ducklings made it to fledging After aerial 1080 and trapping (2011) 583 kiwi have been monitored throughout 1080 operations since Over that time, not one has died as a result of 1080 poisoning. For every 3 breeding pairs of whio, 6 ducklings made it to fledging Re-setting traps Photo: Alan Reith

6 DELIVERY Populations under threat Widespread forest seeding this year will lead to an increase in rats and stoats, putting our native wildlife at risk. The highlighted areas are home to some of our most vulnerable species and have been targeted as the areas most in need of predator control. kōkako kiwi whio bat kākā Significant seedfall 2017 kōkako Archey's frog robin Areas of significant seedfall National park Conservation park Other public conservation land whio rock wren kiwi whio kākā kea mohua rock wren kākā rock wren kākā robin

7 North Island robin/toutouwai Short-tailed bat/pekapeka Photo: Herb Christophers Status: In some trouble (Declining) Population: Up to 50,000 pairs Distribution: Restricted to areas between Taranaki and Bay of Plenty. Patchy throughout range. Photo: Colin O'Donnell Status: In serious trouble (Nationally Endangered/Declining) Population: Restricted Distribution: Roosts in old trees in mature forests. North Island kōkako Kākā Photo: David Cook Wildlife Photography Status: In some trouble (Recovering) Population: Fewer than 400 pairs Distribution: Restricted to several isolated populations in the central and northern North Island. Photo: Sabine Bernert Status: In some trouble (Recovering) Population: Up to 10,000 Distribution: Relatively common on predator-free offshore islands. Patchy throughout the three main islands. Mohua/yellowhead Kea Photo: Sabine Bernert Status: In some trouble (Recovering) Population: Approx Distribution: Strongholds where pest control is carried out and in good numbers on some offshore islands. Photo: Sabine Bernert Status: In serious trouble (Nationally Endangered) Population: Distribution: World s only alpine parrot. Nesting on the ground means that at least 60% of nests are attacked by predators.

8 OUTCOME Long-term monitoring DOC scientists monitor key bird and bat species to measure the effectiveness of the Battle for our Birds programme. In the Waitutu Forest in Fiordland National Park, researchers have been tracking birds for the past 10 years to observe how they have they survived and bred. 2006: Before 1080 management 2015: After 1080 management Number of robins seen or heard: Robin counts in Waitutu Forest, Since 2006, a 5-minute bird count has been conducted every November in Waitutu Forest in the Poteriteri valley. DOC counts all birds seen or heard at 350 monitoring points in a 150 m x 150 m grid. Three 1080 operations have been carried out in the area over that time. A comparison between the 2006 and 2015 results shows an obvious increase in the number, density and distribution of robins recorded in the area. There have also been measurable increases in the abundance of most species particularly kākā and korimako/bellbird. The Department of Conservation is planning to manage pests in response to a predicted predator plague this year. For more information visit R Published by: Department of Conservation, PO Box 10420, Wellington 6143 Editing and design: Publishing Team, DOC National Office July 2017

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