This looks like an uncommon occurrence while still insisting the pay off is worth it to continue its use.

Here is a link to Newshub’s recent news announcement on topic at Youtube:

“The Department of Conservation has confirmed a number of kea were killed in a recent 1080 drop around Arthur’s Pass. The department says it’s awful, not good enough, and they want to do better.”

‘Too big a sacrifice’: DoC confirms kea killed in recent 1080 drop around Arthur’s Pass | Newshub

However, consider the list below of historic carnage concerning 1080 and the unfortunate Kea:

https://envirowatchrangitikei.wordpress.com/?s=kea

And for those new to the topic consider this article I wrote in 2018:

Why are people so concerned about 1080?

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