by Julie Harrison | Sep 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Under COVID Level 2 our numbers were restricted to 10 volunteers. High winds and unfavourable tides on the Friday brought our trip forward to midday. Only 1 person had to drop out, leaving a party of 9. DOC ranger Nick told us about successful takahe transfers onto...
by Julie Harrison | Jul 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
In 2019 FOMI translocated 40 North Island fernbirds/mātātā to the island’s wetland from Rotokare Scenic Reserve in Taranaki. There were previously none present on Mana Island. We are very grateful for sponsorship from OMV NZ to support this project. Overall aim...
by Julie Harrison | Jul 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
From 2019 to 2021 FOMI translocated white-faced storm petrels / rōrō, takahikare-moana from Rekohu / Chathams to Mana Island over a three-year period. This work is made possible through funding from our major sponsor OMV New Zealand Ltd. Overall aim of the...
by Julie Harrison | Jun 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
First trip since the Covid 19 lockdown. Only 10 in the group and everyone was careful to observe the hygiene procedures promoted. Travel day was quite cold and overcast. The usual Friday night critter monitoring at the flax weevil site was postponed until Saturday...
by Julie Harrison | Jun 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
These reports all cover the calendar year: 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
