King Kamehameha Golf Club director of golf Rick Castillo PGA, in his always consistent and entertaining newsletter, reports that: “Two eggs were laid between the lake on 18 and the 16th tee, very close to the same location last season.” He is referring to Nene goose eggs, of course.
“When it was discovered we called the Department of Wildlife to document the nest and to place a protective 3-sided box around it. Please remember to keep your distance and do not agitate the parents. You’ll be hissed at and chased away. If the Nene are disturbed too much they may abandon the nest. The Nene are still on the “Endangered Species” list and are protected by law,” Rick points out.
“Also, remember to keep the Nene wild by not feeding them. If the eggs survive, they should hatch in about a month. If you recall last year, we had three nests with eight eggs. Only four goslings survived. The first days of a gosling are crucial. We suspect that the mongoose and feral cats attack the newly hatched.”
We wish the future birdies all the best.
