The main recognised threats of Weka are starvation during droughts, and predation by mustelids, especially ferrets. Weka are often killed by uncontrolled dogs. In Kawakawa Bay, Weka Watch now have more than 13 kilometers of trap lines on the land behind Waiti Bay and Tawhitokino Beach.  More than 100 DOC traps target a number of predators; ferrets, … Continue reading Predator Control