Eggs, Geese, Hunters and Research

Grallards: New Zealand’s Next Extinction or Newest Species?

10,000 Birds

JULY 24, 2014

New Zealand had, once upon a time, some fairly spectacular game birds, including massive flightless geese, massive flightles rails, and really enormous moa. Using ministerial connections he obtained 100 mallard eggs from the US and began to breed and distribute them. Female Mallard, photo by Corey. The news wasn’t good.

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Species New Zealand Ducks Game

At Sea With the Marine Birds of the Raincoast: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

This is the story of Fox’s experiences on board the Achiever, the research vessel of the Raincoast Conservation Foundation. It’s a small group of 10 to 12 researchers and crew members, and Fox is the sole person responsible for the bird surveys. Northern Fulmar, image courtesy of Peter Hodum.

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Fox Albatross Geese Bald Eagle

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Grallards: New Zealand’s Next Extinction or Newest Species?

At Sea With the Marine Birds of the Raincoast: A Book Review

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