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Our world of nature: Takahē counts, new books and more…
October 24, 2019
It's New Zealand's Bird Of The Year election time! Read more on this and more news on happy birds, confused dogs, high-flying books and more...
The thought that counts
June 05, 2019
The 2019 New Zealand Garden Bird Survey will take place between the 29th of June and the 7th of July. During this time thousands of Kiwis will take one hour out of their day with a hot cuppa and a pen and pad to sit down and record the birds in their backyard, local park or school.
Eyes to the sky
May 22, 2019
The New Zealand Garden Bird Survey is nearly here and with it the chance to do your part for this important citizen science initiative.
Are penguins getting the cold shoulder?
October 16, 2018
We’re starting to wonder… Will a penguin EVER win Bird of the Year? It looks increasingly less likely even as the Bird of the Year election goes from strength to strength. We discussed the kororā’s chances of victory with Dr Philippa Agnew of the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.
Does New Zealand need Arbor Day?
June 05, 2018
Imported from the Northern Hemisphere, Arbor Day mostly goes unrecognised these days. Is it time to bring it back?
A closer look at our garden bird life
January 24, 2018
The Garden Bird Survey results from last year are out and we take a look at what's happening to bird numbers in Otago.
Sowing seeds
September 25, 2017
To help grow young Kiwi conservationists, we’re giving away samples of our Wild Bird Seed for kids to share with their local birds.