Photos / Sounds

What

Kakaruai (South Island Robin) (Petroica australis ssp. australis)

Observer

invertebratist

Date

December 20, 2022 11:48 AM NZDT

Description

Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
Native beech forest, feeding on a native earthworm. Very friendly.

(Last image- a different (?) individual which came into the car)

Photos / Sounds

What

Taranui (Caspian Tern) (Hydroprogne caspia)

Date

January 2023

Description

observing with @invertebratist and @dan686

Photos / Sounds

What

Common Pacific Reef Heron (Egretta sacra ssp. sacra)

Date

January 16, 2023 01:45 PM NZDT

Description

observing with @invertebratist and @dan686

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What

Northern New Zealand Dotterel (Anarhynchus obscurus ssp. aquilonius)

Date

December 26, 2022 12:56 PM NZDT

Description

scavenging for any prey. Reallyyyyy cute. one of my favourite New Zealand birds.

Photos / Sounds

Observer

invertebratist

Date

July 17, 2022 03:29 PM NZST

Description

Low intertidal, on Caulerpa geminata on reef.
Body length approx. 3 cm when extended.
I gently released the slug after photography.
Rockpooling with @fiestykakapo and @predomalpha

Photos / Sounds

Observer

invertebratist

Date

August 2022

Description

Mid-low intertidal, under an encrusted rock.
Collected and preserved in ethanol.

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What

Dwarf Violet Snail (Janthina exigua)

Observer

invertebratist

Date

April 30, 2020 03:36 PM NZST

Description

Washed up.

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What

Tākapu (Australasian Gannet) (Morus serrator)

Date

January 5, 2022 12:34 PM +13

Description

Found in Muriwai beach with their chicks.