First toroa egg of the season laid on Dunedin livestream

Wednesday 4 November 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 4 Nov, 3:00pm

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A female toroa known as L laid the first egg of the season live on camera at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head. The event was broadcast to a global audience via the Royal Cam. The bird chose to use a nest from the previous season rather than building a new one.

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1. StuffWed 4 Nov, 11:42am

   Albatross lays egg live on camera (opens in new tab)

   • Watch: Toroa lays first egg of season live on camera (opens in new tab) Wed 4 Nov, 11:45am
2. RNZWed 4 Nov, 1:42pm

   Excitement as albatross lays egg on Dunedin livestream (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 4 Nov, 3:00pm

   World watches Dunedin albatross lay egg on livestream (opens in new tab)