Red Crowned Kakariki chick

Written on 15 December 2009.

Recently we welcomed the arrival of a new Red Crowned Kakariki in the avairy. It’s been quite a long struggle for their mother, Mystry, who attempted to hatch eggs many times already.

Conservation Volunteer Week & Open Day

Written on 15 February 2010.

Busy month ahead of us!

The accommodation and tours are keeping us busy this summer, we have met wonderful people and are having a great time!

Possible future translocation of ROBINS to Tui Nature Reserve

Written on 17 February 2010.

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

Written on 24 May 2010.

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

Written on 26 July 2010.

"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.