Normally rangers do not monitor birds during breeding season, however because these kiwis are so rare, they were keeping a close eye on them.
And it’s lucky they did.
Now the the pair have been safely transported to a wildlife reserve “where they can grow and develop in a safe environment”, says Ranger Iain.
As the smallest species of kiwi, kiwi pukupukus are very vulnerable to predators like stoats, and it can take them 2-3 years to reach a “stoat-safe weight”.
By moving the chicks to a safe environment, the rangers hope to boost the kiwi pukupuku population further.
Currently it’s thought there are only around 2,000 of the birds left.