Some of Christchurch’s environmental leaders gathered in August 2022 to discuss the critical issues facing our environment in preparation for local elections. Mayoral Candidate David Meates was the special guest. Stories were told of groups around Banks Peninsula and Christchurch working to regenerate the hills, valleys and streams. For example over twenty groups are working […]
Vote Kea for Bird of the Year
KEEEEAAAAA! Kea (Nestor notabilis) was named by Maori for the sound of its call. Listen to it here
photo by andrew walmsley
It is the world’s only mountain parrot and found only in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. These sociable and highly intelligent birds are well adapted to their harsh alpine environment.
Their curiosity and omnivorous appetite, that they have developed for survival have created conflict with humans over the last 150 years. Killed by humans and predated on by introduced pests such as stoats and possums have sorely depleted their numbers and, with only a few thousand birds remaining, the kea is a Nationally Endangered species.
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Kea conservation trust
Videos below were filmed and created by my son Roland Kahurangi 🙂
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