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Parrots of…. Australia & New Zealand

22/01/2024
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Aotearoa / New Zealand, Birds, Nature, Parrots

Australia is often referred to as the ‘land of parrots’ however the are some important parrots inhabiting Aotearoa / New Zealand …. Kakapo – flightless parrot ….. Kea – see my other posts on this magnificent alpine parrot Kaka – endemic (occurs nowhere else) forest parrot This from Department of Conservation : Threats Kākā require large tracts of forest to survive. Habitat loss from forest clearance for agriculture and logging have had a devastating effect. Browsing by introduced pests...

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Fighting for freshwater…. Nature needs liveable rivers

06/12/2023
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Aotearoa / New Zealand, Nature, Water conservation

Water is one of the most important issues for New Zealanders and yet our waterways are in crisis According to Forest & Bird – Climate change, increasing droughts, reduced rive flows, reduced river flows….. resulting in Aotearoa / New Zealand freshwater fish, insects and plants, their very survival being under threat....

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Kea, outdoor icon

03/12/2023
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Alpine, Aotearoa / New Zealand, Conservation, Nature, Parrot

More information NZ Department of Conservation Willowbank wildlife reserve ...

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Plant Talk | the tree fern

28/11/2023
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Aotearoa / New Zealand

Alsophila tricolor, – synonym Cyathea dealbata – commonly known as the silver fern or silver tree-fern, or ‘ponga’ , is a species of medium-sized tree fern, endemic to New Zealand. The fern is usually recognisable by the silver-white colour of the under-surface of mature fronds – it has been used as a symbol by New Zealand national sports teams, in various stylised forms, since it was first worn by players in 1888. Ponga. Ponga (silver fern) grows in the...

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The Bird of the Century is…… (did you guess correctly?)

15/11/2023
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Aotearoa / New Zealand, Bird of the Century, Bird of the Year, Forest & Bird Society

The Bird of the Year is when we focus on the unique birdlife that makes New Zealand very special as a country. This year was exceptional, however, with foreign influencers including comedian John Oliver – from. his base in the United States no less – supporting the campaign Here’s Forest & Bird CEO Nicola Toki announcing the winner…. For more on the Puteketeke Please NOT forget all our other native New Zealand wildlife – a reality check from NewsHub ...

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Plant talk | Native wildlife celebrated in Christchurch artwork

14/11/2023
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Aotearoa / New Zealand, Artwork, Christchurch, kōwhai tree, Plants, silver eye

The Metro bus card in Christchurch, New Zealand (pictured above), celebrates native species of plant-life and animals in its artwork – one such design is by local artist Brandon Warrell. The same design – featuring a kōwhai tree and an inquisitive silver eye – voted (on Facebook in 2017) was the public’s preferred choice for Christchurch’s newest piece of street art (see below) The Christchurch City Council noted: ‘Christchurch has been ranked alongside New York, Barcelona, Berlin and London as...

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Monday fact …. about the New Zealand’s Hector’s dolphin

13/11/2023
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Aotearoa / New Zealand, Conservation, Dolphins and whales, Marine mammal, Nature

Did you know that the Hector’s Dolphin, which is only found in New Zealand coastal waters, can live for at least 22 years? Working to protect the hectors dolphin include … Department of Conservation NZ NZ Whale & Dolphin Trust Learn more about this very special marine mammal. ...

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The sperm whale

07/11/2023
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Aotearoa / New Zealand, Sperm whale, Whale strandings, Whales

Following the recent stranding of a sperm whale on a beach in New Zealand and my information about whale stranding – what to do & what not to do … Here is a fact sheet about the sperm whale Sperm-whale-A4-fact-sheet...

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Creature Feature | Frogs of Aotearoa are ‘un-frog-like’

05/11/2023
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Aotearoa / New Zealand, frogs, Nature, Threatened Species

New Zealand’s frogs are said to be ‘un-frog-like’ ? Research shows that New Zealand frog species belong to an ancient and primitive family that no longer exists anywhere else in the world. The frogs themselves haven’t changed much in 70 million years! They are small, nocturnal and hard to see as they camouflage themselves well. Two of our species, Archey’s and Hamilton’s frog, live on land in shady, moist forested areas, and the Horchstetter’s frog is semi-aquatic, living on stream...

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Nature & art – Capturing New Zealand conservation on a stamp

12/07/2023
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Aotearoa / New Zealand, Conservation, Forest & Bird Society, Stamps

The variety of habitats of Aotearoa / New Zealand – including forests, tussocks, mountains, lakes and rivers – are highlighted in this new stamp series which at the same time celebrates the 100 years of Forest & Bird Protection Society. The stamps were designed by Wellington-based artist Rachel Walker, the fascinating story behind each stamp and the elements of Forest & Bird’s conservation mahi they represent. ...

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Henricus Peters

A geographer and ecologist, I see the world as a system of connections which if broken have the very real potential of wrecking life on Earth. But there's good news too. Join me on the journey to figure out the future....together.

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