The Kea is a cheeky New Zealand native bird. This special bird is the only alpine parrot in the world and it lives only in NZ (it’s endemic to NZ). New Zealand is an amazing country full of breathtaking landscapes and unique birds. Some of…
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The cabbage tree is an iconic tree of the New Zealand landscape. Here are 6 facts about this crazy, Dr. Seuss looking tree. New Zealand’s landscape is full of truly breathtaking vistas. The most well known and distributed photos have to include shots of mountains…
Yellow-eyed penguins are one of New Zealand’s special birds. Here are 8 facts about these unique endemic birds that breed on the South Island. New Zealand is home to so many cool birds, like the Kereru, Tui, Kiwi, and Kea. I’ve written about some of…
The New Zealand Robin is a delightful endemic bird to see when tramping. Here are 8 facts to help you appreciate this special bird. I used to live in the Rocky Mountains of the USA and we would often see Robins flying about. They were…
Native, endemic, and introduced are terms that describe a plant or animal. Here is a quick overview on what those terms mean and examples of each in New Zealand. There are thousands of species of plants and animals found throughout the world. Some of them…
The Kereru, or New Zealand Native Pigeon is a beautiful, fat, clumsy bird that I love. Here are 9 facts about this common New Zealand bird. My son and I recently took part in the Great Kereru Count in New Zealand. This was a week…
The Pohutukawa is an absolutely stunning tree that grows only in New Zealand. Here are 6 facts about this tree that is called the NZ Christmas Tree. When I first moved to New Zealand several years ago I was quickly blown away by the amazing…