10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

We have never had a pair succeed in raising all of their chicks and even to succeed in raising one takes a lot of effort because they are so dependent on their parents. Pied Oystercatcher family. We were in a privileged position this week when we were able to sit with the Pied Oystercatcher family.

Breeding 158

Breeding Eggs Camels Raised 158

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 12, 2012

There was little movement by the family during the heat of the day except to fly to the shoreline for a drink and to cool their feet. They sheltered the chicks under their wings and when there are only two chicks one parent can do this, but with three it seems to be more of a shared duty.

Eggs 176

Eggs Dogs Shelters Family 176

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2023

The species are taxonomically divided into two families: Tytonidae, Barn-Owls, and Strigidae, Owls, encompassed in one order, Strigiformes. When you look at Clements latest taxonomic spreadsheet, you get a sense of the depth of their relationships to each other and the world. This is a great summer read.

Owls 209

Owls Science Barn Owls Penguins 209

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

In the more sheltered areas the heathland is given over to eucalyptus forests. Also common is the White-browed Scrubwren , a member of the Australasian warbler family. White-browed Scrubwren ( Sericornis frontalis ) This being Australia there are parrots too. And a blaze of wildlflowers too.

Protection 158

Protection Species Australia Shelters 158

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

This outstanding member of the wattlebird family is unique among songbirds in having different shaped beaks for each of the sexes. We’ll also keep our eyes open for several members of the New Zealand wren family. The sheltered bays of the Coromandel are home to another endemic, the Southern Merganser.

New Zealand 200

New Zealand Ducks Australia Mountain Goats 200