The document summarizes information about the endangered Black Robin bird population. It discusses that in 1980 there were only 5 Black Robins left in the world, but the population has since grown to around 250 birds on two islands. However, the population is threatened by similar genetics making them vulnerable to disease, as well as lack of space and resources on the small islands. The document provides details on the birds' habitat, diet, breeding habits, and conservation efforts underway to help protect the species.

1. Black Robin Petroica Traversi By Annie Gummer

2. How can I contribute to saving the Black Robin Key Question:

5. Map of the Chatham Islands

6. Is where they live safe? Yes! Black Robins are safe from pests in the island homes but sometimes larger bird species break their eggs. Mangere Island Photographed By Tania Kemp South East Island

7. In 1980 there were only 5 black robins in the whole world. Now the total population stands around 250 from both islands. Though it’s not possible to get an exact count because the younger birds do not have coloured leg bands. How many are left?

11. Websites: www.kcc.org.nz/birds/ blackrobin .asp http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Robin www.doc.org.nz Book Old Blue written by Dr Don Merton illustrated by Mary Taylor. Music on Slideshow: Dream to meet Written and recorded by my Aunty Helen Gummer. “ This song is about Mangere Island, Chatham Islands. It just describes a day from dawn to dusk on Mangere, and is about the desire to ‘meet’ the island when is fully restored which is obviously never going to happen in my lifetime ! It’s and island a lot like South East where I lived, with many endangered species, and heaving with seabirds at night time (fluttering ghosts) and insects (jointed limbs) everywhere as there are no rats etc.” Helen Gummer Resouces I used: