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Protected royal spoonbill euthanised after shotgun pellet injury

Waikato TimesNZ HeraldMonday 12 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A protected royal spoonbill was put down after being found with a shattered wing joint caused by shotgun pellets. The bird was discovered by a farmer at Pipiroa, near Thames, on 7 May.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Mon 12 May 2025, 3:15pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 22 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Protected royal spoonbill put down after wing shattered by shotgun pellets (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Protected bird euthanised after found with shotgun pellet injury (opens in new tab)