It’s that time of year when the Great Kereru count is happening. This is a chance for citizen scientists to participate by recording their observations of Kereru. I remember about this time last year when I first heard of the Great Kereru count. I thought…
The Southern Black Backed Gull is a native New Zealand bird. Here are some facts about this gull, including what dubious dishonor it holds. New Zealand is a land of birds, insects, and amazing landscapes. I love wandering along pristine beaches, amidst ancient forests, or…
The Grey Warbler or Riroriro is an endemic New Zealand bird. Here are some fun facts about this tiny, common bird and tips on identifying it. The iconic wildlife of New Zealand includes the Kiwi, Tui, Kea, and Kereru among others. Those birds are truly…
New Zealand’s endemic Rimu tree is a common, towering tree of the podocarp/broadleaf forest. Here are 7 facts about this magnificent native tree. The islands of New Zealand are truly a nature lovers paradise. You can go walking around the mountains, coast, and forest without…
Here are 7 common introduced birds that you are sure to see in New Zealand. These birds are widespread across the country and range from sea level to the upper slopes of the mountains. I think it’s so cool to observe nature, whether it’s a…
New Zealand’s southern alps are located on the south island of this beautiful country. Read some facts about them, including what created them. Before moving to New Zealand I was already enamored with mountains. The southern alps of the south island seemed like an amazing,…
New Zealand’s Endemic Kauri trees are some of the largest and oldest trees in the world! Here are 7 facts about these giant, ancient trees. There are some places in nature that seem to have a special feeling about them. I’ve been lucky enough to…
New Zealand’s Climate can be summed up simply as the wet west and dry east. Here is an overview of the climate and vegetation cover of these islands. Before moving to New Zealand 4 years ago a Kiwi friend of mine sat down and told…
The Kahikatea is one of the endemic trees of New Zealand. Read 8 facts about this ancient tree, which is New Zealand’s tallest native tree. I love the natural world of New Zealand. The fact that there are no dangerous mammals or reptiles mean that…
New Zealand’s grasslands have changed from covering a small percent of the country to being the dominant land cover. Read about the changes in New Zealand’s grasslands here. As I’ve talked about many times before, the islands of New Zealand were mostly covered in forest…