Ralph Powlesland spent several years studying robin ecology at Kaikoura, South Island (1976-1979) and at Pureora, North Island (1996-1999). His studies included determining nesting success and adult mortality in relation to numbers of various introduced predators, particularly rats and stoats.
Stay at Tui Nature Reserve this winter
Today serious rain has finally arrived, breaking the drought period of a number of months. Good for the farmers and good for the bush, the birds are having a great time!
Dolphins and Gannets in the Bay
"Grab the dog's, mate, we're off !" Liam said to me on a Sunday afternoon before heading off to the beach. We took nothing but the dogs, camera and cellphone and walked down to the wharf.
Open Day and Pig fence
Recently we had another Open Day. A total of 45 people came from the Picton, Blenheim and even Nelson regions.