No Images? Click here World-leading eradication on Antipodes IslandMillion Dollar Mouse was one of the most complex island eradication projects ever undertaken, and now we know it was successful. Recent monitoring on Antipodes Island has confirmed that native birds and insects can thrive, free from predation and competition from mice and other mammals. DOC eradicated mice from the subantarctic island with support from our partners the Morgan Foundation, WWF-New Zealand, Island Conservation and the New Zealand public. Image: WWF-New Zealand and Island Conservation Update from LouLou talks about hosting members of The Nature Conservancy Board, an Aspirations Day with the people of Uenuku, Tamakana and Tamahaki, opening Kotahi Aviary, tracking pygmy blue whales and more in his latest update. How do you pronounce that?We took to the streets of Wellington and challenged people to read out some fun-to-say species names. How many can you pronounce correctly? Gear lists for great days outBe sure to pack these essentials for your next adventure. Get involvedVolunteer on Motutapu and Motuihe islandsWe're looking for skilled volunteers to help with maintenance work on these Hauraki Gulf islands. Apply now. Looking for something local? Volunteer in your region NatureWhio Awareness MonthWe have two fantastic whio stories to celebrate Whio Awareness Month: Blog: What it's like to volunteer at the Whio Crèche in Turangi News: West Coast whio numbers boosted by captive breeding programme A first in more than 150 yearsA new breeding colony of New Zealand sea lion/rāpoka has established on Stewart Island/Rakiura. It's the first breeding colony of the Nationally Critical species on mainland New Zealand in more than 150 years. Royal Cam highlightsHave you been keeping up with northern royal albatrosses GO, WO and their chick? Our workWild takahē return to KahurangiFor the first time in more than 100 years, takahē roam freely in Kahurangi National Park. We released 18 takahē into Gouland Downs off the Heaphy Track to create a new wild population beyond the birds' previous range in Fiordland. Bumper rimu crop for kākāpō?Recent rimu fruit counts suggest next year could be a big one for kākāpō. Kākāpō breeding is triggered by rimu masts, which follow a complex four-year cycle. Bronnie Jeynes tells us how the Kākāpō Recovery Team monitors rimu. New kauri dieback cleaning stations rolled outIf you're walking in the kauri region, you might come across our innovative cleaning stations, designed to be easy to install and maintain and hard to ignore. The stations are part of DOC's efforts to reduce the spread of kauri dieback. Photo of the monthJake Osborne took this portrait of Sirocco for the spokesbird's 21st ‘birthday’ on 23 March – officially known as his hatchday. Missed it? You can still send Sirocco a $3 hatchday present and help support Kākāpō Recovery. See more from DOC
Lastly, a big thanks to the hundreds of you who submitted photos for our most-wanted list last month. We're working through them and they look beautiful! |