As regular CFZ-watchers will know, for some time Corinna has been doing a column for Animals & Men and a regular segment on On The Track... particularly about out-of-place birds and rare vagrants. There seem to be more and more bird stories from all over the world hitting the news these days so, to make room for them all - and to give them all equal and worthy coverage - she has set up this new blog to cover all things feathery and Fortean.

Monday, 25 September 2017

Michaela Strachan and Chris Packham reunite to save the kiwi as they warn 'children risk never seeing the endangered bird'


The presenting duo are back on screen for The Kiwi Wild Show to help raise awareness of the plight of the kiwi

BYLAURA CONNOR
08:54, 21 SEP 2017

Former Really Wild Show presenters Michaela Strachan and Chris Packham have reunited for a special project after over a decade.

The duo are raising awareness to help save the Kiwi bird, which is flightless and has a distinctive beak.

New Zealand's national symbol is endangered, meaning most human Kiwis born today will never see one in real life.

New statistics revealed 99% of the population has declined in the space of just 80 years.
The hugely popular CBBC series last aired way back in 2006, but the pair are back together again for The Kiwi Wild Show.

Michaela and Chris have joined forces with New Zealand-based charity Kiwis for Kiwi for the one-off special.


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