'Maia' NZ Falcon

This is Maia, she’s a New Zealand falcon (kārearea). Maia was hack released from Rotorua Museum as part of the ‘On The Wing’ Program – a joint program (between Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre, Rotorua and Rotorua Museum) that marked the first-ever city release of a threatened species in New Zealand.

To ancient Māori, the kārearea was regarded as sacred and a medium to the gods. They also believed that the kārearea’s cry could foretell the weather.

When a kārearea screams in fine weather, next day there’ll be rain.
When it screams in the rain, next day will be fine

Limited Edition Fine Art Giclée Print. Professionally printed with light-fast UltraChrome HD pigment inks onto 340gsm archival fine art paper. The paper has an elegant natural white colour with a textured surface. 100% cotton fibre, acid and lignin free.

- Size A4 (210 x 297mm)
- Limited Edition print of 100
- Each print is hand signed, named, numbered, printed and packaged by the artist

Unframed print will come packaged in clear cellophane bag with a detachable foam board backing to protect the print. Also included is a certificate of authenticity, signed by the artist.

All images are Copyright © Joanne Bowe NZ Artist