Category: Conservation

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Eggs!

I can not believe the Dotterel are nesting in the grass at Pt England. I found two nests that I need to get fenced ASAP to stop the cattle from trampling on them.
I can not believe the Dotterel are nesting in the grass at Pt England. I found two nests that I need to get fenced ASAP to stop the cattle from trampling on them.
I dont need to look after these one tho. Pukekos defend their nests and young vigorously, they also lay communally so these are cousins, not brothers and sisters.
I dont need to look after these one tho. Pukekos defend their nests and young vigorously, they also lay communally so these are cousins, not brothers and sisters.
Fence up! 10m Diameter, Waratahs, 5 Wire,
Fence up! 10m Diameter, Waratahs, 5 Wire,
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Bait stations

I have put three bait stations in at Pt England. Hopefully I get more from council.
I have put three bait stations in at Pt England. Hopefully I get more from council. Rats are already eating the Contrac.
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House Above the Sea

House Above the Sea
The House Above the Sea

My Grandmother found a book of my Grandfathers ‘The House Above the Sea’ by Ronald Lockley. Lockley was a keen environmentalist and lived just down the road from me in Glendowie. I haven’t found a book worth my full attention in years and I devoured it in a few days. His observations of my local flora & fauna are both insightful and moving. I have never read a book before where I actually know the characters, not just the birds and bugs, but the places, organisations and even the odd person! Somehow the book was even more special wondering what my Grandfather (who was quite the adventurer) thought of his rambling observations. My next walk through Tahuna Torea will be with wiser eyes.