Three mallard ducks have been euthanised after being caught in the “graphic” act of preying, hunting and eating alive newly-hatched native pūteketeke chicks. DOC Principal Biodiversity ranger Dean Nelson said mallard ducks usually eat plant material with insects and snails. It was unusual for ducks to prey on other birds. “It was shocking to see […]
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Justin Sprecher
Wilderness newsletter editor and contributor Justin Sprecher is a tramper, thru-hiker and trail runner with a passion for wild backcountry. He has been writing and photographing for outdoor publications for more than a decade and holds a degree in film studies and communications from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His writing has featured in publications in New Zealand and North America and his films have screened at festivals worldwide.
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