by Julie Harrison | May 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
This is the Conclusion section of the 2019/2020 annual report about fluttering shearwaters on Mana Island. It was written for FOMI and DOC by Helen Gummer, 10 March 2020. The full report details the results of fluttering shearwater monitoring efforts through 2019 and...
by Julie Harrison | May 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
At the time of writing this report New Zealand will go into lockdown to minimise the spread of coronavirus, at midnight tonight. This trip is likely to be our last for some time. Nine people participated in a very productive weekend with all tasks completed. Fewer...
by Julie Harrison | May 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
This weekend our group focused on Will Brockelsby’s flax weevil research project. There were 12 of us though Annemieke and Andrea doubled as part of the white-faced storm petrel feeding (WFSP) team. The feeding team were also at the Lockwood. We shared a meal with...
by Julie Harrison | May 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
The weather relented and allowed us easy passage on Friday. Nick and Gen, Theo and baby Georgia were at the boat to meet us after their 2 month stint on parental leave. Nice to see them back. Will led a large group to monitor fauna on the 80 flax bushes in his...
by Julie Harrison | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
This is the message from the DOC ranger, 22/4/20 on how to ID the shore plovers…. Kia ora keen tūturuatu/shore plover spotters, First off, thanks to you all for being the eyes on the mainland for these special birds. Your sightings have been invaluable in...
