11001-82007 Black robin, or kakaruia (Petroica traversi) originally known as the 'south east' female when this photo was taken on Little Mangere Island in 1975, 'old blue' became the most famous of all black robins following the rescue in September 1976 *
11001-82002 Black robin, or kakaruia (Petroica traversi) 'old blue' sun-bathing in her territory on Little Mangere Island during the 1975 breeding season. In those days she was simply known as the 'south east' female. Following the rescue she became famous because of her longevity and breeding success *
11001-82018 Black robin, or kakaruia (Petroica traversi) one of two fledglings produced in October 1973 by the 'south east' female, who later became known as 'old blue'. Just out of the nest, the chick perches in a sunny clearing in the Myrsine forest on Little Mangere *
