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New Zealand Pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae ssp. novaeseelandiae)Observer
hamishgDescription
Zealandia
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Western European Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos ssp. clarkei)Observer
justingeorge84
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flossiepipDescription
Not sure if this is early but seeing a few about now!
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Genus TremellaObserver
dennis_cs_chuahDescription
Id not 100% certain. Growing on very thin dead branch.
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Newzealandia exulansObserver
stephen_thorpeDescription
Grafton, Auckland.
Grafton Gully at Symonds Street Cemetery.
On a moss and liverwort covered tree trunk, in mixed native/exotic bush.
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Paradise Shelduck (Tadorna variegata)Observer
william-harlandDescription
A very friendly pair.
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Tasmanian Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis ssp. lateralis)Observer
william-harland
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Three Kings Trumpet Vine (Tecomanthe speciosa)Observer
pjd1Description
Single vine (the original (type) specimen) growing on Kunzea triregensis. At the time this observation was made the vine was being shaded out and was in danger of dying out. Our (Department of Conservation) 1991 field work involved careful pruning of the canopy to let in more light and tying up (on to cables) of the vines that were found trailing in the dense vegetation. As a result of these measures the vine flowered for the first time (since it was discovered in 1946) in 1995. However, seed set in the wild is still not happening, probably because the flowers are destroyed by kakariki (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae novaezelandiae)
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Southern Black-backed Gull (Larus dominicanus ssp. dominicanus)Observer
benackerley
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New Zealand Pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae ssp. novaeseelandiae)Observer
benackerleyDescription
Panting after being chased around/out of another kereru's tree. It wouldn't leave and kept going back.
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Pterapotrechus (Genus Pterapotrechus)Observer
jhanwellDescription
I didn’t see this - someone posted on local Facebook group - does anyone know the reason for the colouration?
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fiestykakapoDescription
5 speciemens seen with at least 8 egg coils. These are relatively easy to find at Tawharanui, but maybe that is because they stand out so much
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Tasmanian Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis ssp. lateralis)Observer
lloyd_eslerDescription
The three of us enjoying a clear, auntumnal day
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Carmichaelia petrieiObserver
mattwardDescription
Flood plain intermediate terrace environment. A couple of specimens about, only this one with flowers...
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Clingfishes (Family Gobiesocidae)Observer
mesoplodonDescription
With a guarding male nearby - not pictured.
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Gabura fascicularisObserver
invertebratistPlace
Catleys Campsite, Coromandel Forest Park, Thames-Coromandel, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand (Google, OSM)Description
Native Podocarp-broadleaved forest, on a tree trunk
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Packhorse Rock Lobster (Sagmariasus verreauxi)Observer
tobynzDescription
Moult found floating in the surf
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Suborder AgaricineaeObserver
can0pyDescription
Growing on a giant myoporium tree
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christinaravenDescription
Hitchhiker from Te Waihora, Greenpark Sands. 12mm long from nose to wing tip
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Lycaena Butterflies (Genus Lycaena)Observer
ecomanDescription
Feeding on ragwort flowers
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Katipō (Latrodectus katipo)Observer
kerry2Description
Found by my son, Radek (radekll)and his friend, Rumi (rumi_francis) - 2 budding biologists. A very exciting find!
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Carové's Giant Dragonfly (Uropetala carovei)Observer
rhondabillingtonDescription
Left behind when dragonfly emerged.
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Telsimia subviridisObserver
stephen_thorpeDescription
Auckland CBD. On bark of Lagunaria patersonia.
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Hemiandrus celaenoObserver
noahfenwickDescription
In Coprosma robusta x propinqua
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Green Carpet Owlet (Ichneutica plena)Observer
ecomanDescription
Te Pae O Ahuriri - Light trapping with mercury vapour lamp
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Genus PyronotaObserver
tonyjewellDescription
I havn't been able to figure out the local species diversity yet, this (a larger sp.) certainly doesn't seem to be P. festivum which is here common in dunes, but the most up to date key I've come across yet is from the 1960s and it relies on colour traits which I'm coming to conclude may be of dubious diagnostic value.
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Campbell Island Carrot (Anisotome latifolia)Observer
paulmauriceDescription
With Alex Fergus
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stephen_thorpeDescription
Takapuna Golf Course, Hillcrest, Auckland 0627. Teneral adult and associated exuvium on branch of Eucalyptus sp. The final 4 photos show the teneral adult later in the day.
