E koekoe te tūi, e ketekete te kākā, e kūkū te kererū
The tūi chatters, the kākā cackles and the kererū coo’s
Photo by Richard Tully
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What does the bait look like in the rat pilot?
Turn off the lights and switch on a UV light and this is what the rat bait in the operational trials looks like.
The raucous parrots on the rise on Waiheke — Written by Te Korowai o Waiheke Team Member
A large kohekohe berry fell near my feet followed by a branch and then a strip of bark. High above, in the canopy, there was crashing and hopping and the shrieks of trill laughter. The beating of feathers echoed throughout the valley.
The rarest species of mainland duck in Aotearoa — Written by Te Korowai o Waiheke Team Member
It’s total pitch darkness. The moon is no more than a sliver against the night, not even enough to be reflected by the ocean. Though everything seems quiet, night has become the best time to see life on the coast.
How to help birds through the seasons — Autumn
Encouraging and supporting birdlife in your backyard is easier than you may think. By taking a few easy steps to create a safe space with access to food and water, you can welcome feathered friends to your garden sanctuary throughout the year. This series looks at bird behaviour through the seasons and how to support them during each one.
Rocky Bay Rat Trial
You may have seen recently that there have been adaptations to the operational rat pilot due to Omicron disruptions. In the adapted pilot design, there are three separate operational trials to answer the specific questions that island-wide eradication poses. This week, we will outline how each of the trials works and what will be learned from them.
Ostend Rat Trial
You may have seen recently that there have been adaptations to the operational rat pilot due to Omicron disruptions. In the adapted pilot design, there are three separate operational trials to answer the specific questions that island-wide eradication poses. This week, we will outline how each of the trials works and what will be learned from them.
Kennedy Point Rat Trial
The Kennedy Point trap trial will run from May to October using only traps to remove rats in the area.
Job opportunities at Te Korowai o Waiheke!
Have you ever considered a job in conservation? Whether you want to just dip your toes in or lay the foundations for a career in the field, Te Korowai o Waiheke has some great opportunities coming up.
One of Aotearoa’s most eye-catching creatures — Written by Te Korowai o Waiheke Team Member
As the recently appointed ‘bug guy’ (also ‘bird guy’) in the office, it is not uncommon to come back from the field and find a dead creature sitting on my desk to identify.
It will take everyone working together to make Waiheke predator-free. Learn all about the Whānau!