Weka (Canterbury) Traditional Cache

Another escapee from over the hill it seems. And this is just the sort of country you might expect to spot a Weka, if only they hadn't been hunted out by predators round here. Maybe again one day in the future. This cache might be a good one to nab when doing the O'Farrells multi

The weka (also known as Maori hen or woodhen) (Gallirallus australis) is a flightless bird species of the rail family. It is endemic to New Zealand, where four subspecies are recognized. Weka are sturdy brown birds, about the size of a chicken. As omnivores, they feed mainly on invertebrates and fruit. Weka usually lay eggs between August and January; both sexes help to incubate.