FOMI work trip report – 3 & 4 June 2023

by | Mar 18, 2024 | Uncategorized

Richard Nichol and I (Dale Shirtliff) boarded Mataara 2 at 7.15am Saturday 3rd June. Richard is an ecologist and works on the West Coast. Richard had not been to Mana before and it was clear the trip was a highlight for him. After the biosecurity check and a cup of...
FOMI work trip report 24-27 March 2023

FOMI work trip report 24-27 March 2023

by | Mar 18, 2024 | Uncategorized

Adrian Jull, Mike Jacobson, Deb Anthony and Dale Shirtliff travelled to Mana Island shortly after midday Friday 24 March. Almost calm conditions. We were met by Jane Haxton , stand-in for Pat Elliot. Our aim for the weekend was to carry out maintenance on the...
FOMI work trip report 2-5 December 2022

FOMI work trip report 2-5 December 2022

by | Mar 18, 2024 | Uncategorized

Don Newman, Peter Simpson, Colin Miskelly and Dale Shirtliff travelled to Mana Island around 8am Friday morning. Travelling so early meant we had an extra day. Don focussed on unearthing the 26 spotted skink pitfall traps Lynn Adams had installed some time ago. Dale...
Fernbird monitoring shows breeding is happening, 2021

Fernbird monitoring shows breeding is happening, 2021

by | Apr 16, 2021 | Uncategorized

The fernbirds are everywhere! In April 2019, FOMI transferred 40 mātātā /North Island fernbirds from Rotokare Scenic Reserve in South Taranaki to Mana Island.  Our translocation report noted that: “This was an extremely successful translocation. Post-release...