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8 September 2026

Birds flocking back after possums eliminated from Otago Peninsula

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Birds flocking back after possums eliminated from Otago Peninsula

The Otago Peninsula is cementing its reputation as a birdwatcher's delight, after it was officially declared possum free in March.

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