Kārearea
Jared Buckley / Sofia MacKenzie
Running
time:
3 mins
Renowned for their intelligence and personality, the carnivorous kārearea is New Zealand’s only species of falcon. Fern a confident young kārearea and spokesbird for her species gives humans a glimpse into her world at The Marlborough Falcon Trust. With numbers as low as 5000 in the wild, these spectacular birds are classified as nationally vulnerable.
Passionate about exposing the dangers facing New Zealand’s fastest bird, Fern and her human sidekick Diana Dobson, inspire humans of all ages to play their part in saving this precious bird. Action-packed and laugh-out-loud funny, Fern’s first foray into the world of film looks sure to win her flocks of fans.
Season 5
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