82 THE KEA. 



scientific standing should watch. The Kea's method of attack 

 could be witnessed in surroundings that are quite natural, and 

 no forcing or starving of the bird would be needed. 



However, I think I am justified in saying that, as far as 

 human evidence can be relied on, I have conclusively proved 

 that the Kea has not only taken to meat-eating, but that it 

 does actually attack and kill sheep. 



