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West Coast Green Gecko (Naultinus tuberculatus)Observer
gone_herpingDescription
Beautiful gecko, likely female, crawling around in matagouri/ kanuka/ Coprosma propinqua, enjoying a sunny day.
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Sei Whale (Balaenoptera borealis)Observer
marine_life_kayakerDescription
This is my first log so I’m hoping I have done this correctly. Stay tuned as I have a lot more to add in the coming days.
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Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)Observer
marine_life_kayakerDescription
Not the best photo as when I pulled the camera out, I got a tsunami warning on my phone so had to make other plans! I was later told that this was a black turtle but any confirmation would be appreciated…
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False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens)Observer
rboothDescription
c.1.5 m length, birthing folds visible.
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Tōrea (South Island Pied Oystercatcher) (Haematopus finschi)Observer
remi_bigonneau
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Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)Observer
benknightDescription
Found dead on the beach and photographed by Les Turia and shared here with his permission
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Ihupuku (Southern Elephant Seal) (Mirounga leonina)Observer
karrihartleyDescription
Resting on beach. https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/seal-slumbers-st-kilda-sands
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Robust Grasshopper (Sigaus robustus)Observer
danilo_heggDescription
Special babies on their way!
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Moho Pererū (Banded Rail) (Gallirallus philippensis ssp. assimilis)Observer
tasmantravelssalty
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New Zealand Mousetail (Myosurus minimus ssp. novae-zelandiae)Observer
john_barklaDescription
Small population in montane herbfield
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Cascade Gecko (Mokopirirakau cascades)Observer
carey-knox-southern-scalesDescription
Locality is obscured of course, but the vague location is in central, western Fiordland. Well over 50 km away from any other known Mokopirirakau gecko populations and between the known distributions of Takitimu gecko and Cascade gecko. To my eye some traits point to Takitimu gecko (such as a short tail relative to SVL and a pink tongue), but genetic testing next winter will be needed to help place this population.
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Tohorā (Southern Right Whale) (Eubalaena australis)Observer
pip31Description
I am desperately trying to identify what this marine creature is. The phots and videos I took didn't do it justice but here is the story;
I thought I was seal to start off with as it was swimming against the tide in the estuary. However as it came closer it was evident it was not a seal but soemting much larger, IT WAS NOT A LOG. It was very much alive and stopped 3 times until it saw us and dived under the water. We were probably 200 metres away. Around 1.5 metres was out of the water in this photo with a good 3 metres at least under the water. One of the video links is attached below.
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New Zealand Skinks (Genus Oligosoma)Observer
carey-knox-southern-scalesDescription
Alpine rock skink (Oligosoma sp.) Unfortunately one of my favorite skinks is yet to be described so is not on here yet, but hopefully we will be able to name it over the next year or two.
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New Zealand Forest Geckos (Genus Mokopirirakau)Observer
carey-knox-southern-scalesDescription
Happy New Years people! Orange-spotted gecko (Mokopirirakau "Roy's Peak")
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New Zealand Forest Geckos (Genus Mokopirirakau)Observer
possumsendDescription
Lizard survey led by Mr Knox. South Westland. Rock fields at about 1000m asl. 4 individuals shown, including a neonate which had a SVL of 31mm.
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New Zealand Skinks (Genus Oligosoma)Observer
carey-knox-southern-scalesDescription
Rockhopper skink. Not described yet, but not closely affiliated with any other NZ skink. We are working on a species description. Known to hop between rocks, or between shrubs and rocks, when approached, hence the name. Known from between 1,300-1,700 metres across 3 mountain ranges in Oteake Conservation Park, where it is patchily distributed. Particular affinity with dracophyllum islands amongst scree.
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New Zealand Forest Geckos (Genus Mokopirirakau)Observer
carey-knox-southern-scalesDescription
This species isn't on here, so we will go with the genus. Mokopirirakau “Okarito”
(broad-cheeked gecko)
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Cetaceans (Infraorder Cetacea)Observer
rubeculaDescription
Seen on the ferry crossing
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Cetaceans (Infraorder Cetacea)Observer
karllieDescription
Pretty sure it was a Brydes Whale, very short dorsal fin. It surfaced several times just out of the entrance to the ferry terminals.
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Starred Gecko (Naultinus stellatus)Observer
citizenjaneDescription
Seen basking in mānuka scrub
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Ihupuku (Southern Elephant Seal) (Mirounga leonina)Observer
alimathiasDescription
Beachdrift hightide
103mm x 28mm
51g
@lloyd_esler @clinton
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Earless Seals (Family Phocidae)Observer
spurrebDescription
Dead young albino seal about 1.5 m long washed up on Manly Beach, Whangaparaoa.
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Pygmy Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus ssp. brevicauda)Observer
kermadecer95Description
Adult female 19 metres. DNA results confirm Blue Whale, suspected to be Pygmy Blue - further testing will confirm this. Possibly dead up to two weeks before beaching, shark feeding damage apparent. No other obvious external injuries or entanglement noted.
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Chatham Islands Scurvy Grass (Lepidium rekohuense)Observer
pjd1Description
Translocated population that has so far persisted for 16 months. Plants thriving - though many infected with Albugo lepidii.
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Alexandra Cress (Lepidium solandri)Observer
david_lyttleDescription
Lepidium solandri, scattered plants growing on quartz pebble pavement
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Pisa Flats Woollyhead (Craspedia argentea)Observer
david_lyttleDescription
Craspedia argentea, rare, growing on gravel pavement
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pjd1Description
Abundant along beach - probably the best population for this species on the island, and the stronghold for it in New Zealand as a whole.
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Rāpoka (New Zealand Sealion) (Phocarctos hookeri)Observer
aalbertrebergenDescription
Untagged
