Photos / Sounds
What
Genus PseudofoenusObserver
zagothedragoDescription
Colony at lookout at Waikowhai
Photos / Sounds
What
Banded Kōkopu (Galaxias fasciatus)Observer
zagothedragoDescription
2 large (~200mm) individuals observed. Recent arrivals as I have only seen much smaller ones here previously (and I look a lot).
Photos / Sounds
What
Kekeno (New Zealand Fur Seal) (Arctocephalus forsteri)Observer
zagothedragoDescription
Resting juvenile
Photos / Sounds
No photos or sounds
What
Bitterns (Subfamily Botaurinae)Observer
zagothedragoDescription
Flew up in front of the car so I got a good view of the characteristic dappled cream and brown plumage, long legs and beak (I wasn't driving). Certain it was a bittern but I couldn't photograph it.
Photos / Sounds
What
Matuku Moana (Reef Heron) (Egretta sacra)Observer
zagothedragoDescription
Darker blue/grey, no white face and yellowish beak
Photos / Sounds
What
Pārera (Grey Duck) (Anas superciliosa ssp. superciliosa)Observer
zagothedragoDescription
Green speculum with no white stripes
Photos / Sounds
No photos or sounds
What
White-faced Storm-Petrel (Pelagodroma marina)Observer
zagothedragoDescription
Seen at close range while windsurfing near Ambury Park.
Photos / Sounds
What
Kererū (New Zealand Pigeon) (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae ssp. novaeseelandiae)Observer
zagothedrago
Photos / Sounds
What
New Zealand Sacred Kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus ssp. vagans)Observer
zagothedrago
Photos / Sounds
No photos or sounds
What
Something...Observer
zagothedragoDate
Missing DatePlace
Missing Location
Photos / Sounds
What
Myrmicine Ants (Subfamily Myrmicinae)Observer
zagothedragoDescription
Huge swarm over the whole park
Photos / Sounds
What
Northern Wattle Moth (Dasypodia cymatodes)Observer
zagothedragoPlace
Missing Location
Photos / Sounds
No photos or sounds
What
Giant Petrels (Genus Macronectes)Observer
zagothedragoDescription
Completely dark brown version. Got a very good look so no doubting its identity
