One of the kororā which was rescued after its nesting box was completely buried by a mud slip. Photo: Muriwai Environmental Trust
Two kororā whose nesting box was buried by a mud slip at Auckland's Muriwai have been rescued, cared for and relocated to a safer site.
In a social media post, the Muriwai Environmental Trust said its penguin team discovered the nesting box which had been completely buried by mud over the weekend.
Only a small beak was visible, but thanks to quick action both little blue penguins were found alive, it said.
The kororā were gently cleaned and relocated to a safer site. Photo: Muriwai Environmental Trust
The pair were checked and gently cleaned before being located to a safer site with new housing so they could continue their breeding season, it said.
The trust said the volunteers were trained to handle situations such as this but anyone who came across a penguin in distress should contact the Muriwai rangers or call 0800 DOC HOT, rather than trying to intervene directly.
It was the penguin's breeding season and people in the Muriwai area should keep their dogs north of the Surf Tower, it said.
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