We felt pretty sad in Room 6 today as some of the children discovered a ruru (morepork) which had died. Mrs C brought it into class and we said a karakia and then we had a chance to have a really good look at it. Mrs C thinks it may have flown into a window and broken its neck. We were surprised at how light it was and how soft its feathers were. We wrote some descriptions about it which we will share with you later in the week.
Mrs C found out that we needed to report finding the ruru to the Department of Conservation. She phoned to talk to them and is waiting to hear back. They have lots of great information on their website.
We learned lots about the ruru. It is a nocturnal bird and it comes out at night, that is why we don’t often see them. We are lucky here in Stokes Valley as we hear them calling most nights. Miss Hay and Mrs J saw a ruru on a tree outside Room 15 when they came to school early one morning.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/birds/land-birds/morepork-ruru/
The ruru had the most amazing patterns on its feathers and beautiful yellow feet with very sharp claws.
What a sad but very special experience for us. A special taonga for us to share in.
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