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Penguins, Parrots and Wine on Matiu / Somes Island

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When it comes down to it New Zealand is all about islands. As I have explained before these islands are the best place for a lot of the birding here because they are more easily protected from introduced mammals which wreck such havoc on the wildlife here. Red-crowned Parakeet foraging near a New Zealand Fur Seal.

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COMMENTS ON COLLECTING BIRDS: A Reply

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I used the collections in Australasia to examine how climate and isolation affected the sized and shape of birds across New Zealand. Throughout his professional career, Chris has maintained a commitment to bridging his research interests with grassroots conservation.