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Shining Bronze Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx lucidus)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
Heard just across the Waikato River from St Peter's high school #ecoblitzrepresent
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Tutukiwi (Pterostylis banksii)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
From the small amount I know about orchids.... it look a like an orchid ! Would be great to get a species ID but may be hard :)
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Korokio (Corokia buddleioides)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
Found on the edge of the waitakeres water catchment Bush track - no more than 20m from the water edge
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Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)Observer
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Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
This is a juvenile of a much larger specimen. Found along a river bank surrounded by native Bush.
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Something...Observer
james_ransteadDescription
The odd specimen found while walking along stream edge controlling weeds - couldn't associate any nearby adults with these juveniles.
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Something...Observer
james_ransteadDescription
Covering the ground beneath scrub - assumed to be exotic?
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New Zealand Sacred Kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus ssp. vagans)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
Seen sitting on a powerline as I biked down collins road, then as I went to take a picture it flew away.
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Tree Nettle (Urtica ferox)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
2 - 3 individuals seen about 5 metres from the trail, down the gully. Approximately 15 metres from the actual quadrat site where we spent most of our time. Conditions were damp, foggy, cool in temperature, and relatively dark with no sunshine, no adult butterflies seen throughout the day whatsoever
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Tomtit (Petroica macrocephala)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
There were numerous bird calls heard throughout the 5 minute bird count, however we were only trying to sample within the 20 metres directly around us (distance sampling).
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Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
There were numerous bird calls heard throughout the 5 minute bird count, however we were only trying to sample within the 20 metres directly around us (distance sampling).
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New Zealand Pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
There were numerous bird calls heard throughout the 5 minute bird count, however we were only trying to sample within the 20 metres directly around us (distance sampling).
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New Zealand Bellbird (Anthornis melanura)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
There were numerous bird calls heard throughout the 5 minute bird count, however we were only trying to sample within the 20 metres directly around us (distance sampling).
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Barklice, Booklice, and Parasitic Lice (Order Psocodea)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
This pitfall trap was put out in the Donnell Sports Park on 26th February and was left out for 28 days. The pitfall was put in place by experts and care was taken to keep the top level with the soil surface. Minimal dirt, leaves and other matter was found in the pitfall after this time, therefore showing a roof was present and installed correctly. The pitfall trap was placed in a hedge or some sort of vegetation alongside the path, which is also adjacent to the stream that runs through the park
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Nematoceran Flies (Suborder Nematocera)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
This pitfall trap was put out in the Donnell Sports Park on 26th February and was left out for 28 days. The pitfall was put in place by experts and care was taken to keep the top level with the soil surface. Minimal dirt, leaves and other matter was found in the pitfall after this time, therefore showing a roof was present and installed correctly. The pitfall trap was placed in a hedge or some sort of vegetation alongside the path, which is also adjacent to the stream that runs through the park
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Minute Hooded Beetles (Family Corylophidae)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
This pitfall trap was put out in the Donnell Sports Park on 26th February and was left out for 28 days. The pitfall was put in place by experts and care was taken to keep the top level with the soil surface. Minimal dirt, leaves and other matter was found in the pitfall after this time, therefore showing a roof was present and installed correctly. The pitfall trap was placed in a hedge or some sort of vegetation alongside the path, which is also adjacent to the stream that runs through the park
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Orbweavers and Allies (Superfamily Araneoidea)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
This pitfall trap was put out in the Donnell Sports Park on 26th February and was left out for 28 days. The pitfall was put in place by experts and care was taken to keep the top level with the soil surface. Minimal dirt, leaves and other matter was found in the pitfall after this time, therefore showing a roof was present and installed correctly. The pitfall trap was placed in a hedge or some sort of vegetation alongside the path, which is also adjacent to the stream that runs through the park
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Spiders (Order Araneae)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
This pitfall trap was put out in the Donnell Sports Park on 26th February and was left out for 28 days. The pitfall was put in place by experts and care was taken to keep the top level with the soil surface. Minimal dirt, leaves and other matter was found in the pitfall after this time, therefore showing a roof was present and installed correctly. The pitfall trap was placed in a hedge or some sort of vegetation alongside the path, which is also adjacent to the stream that runs through the park
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Sandhoppers and Landhoppers (Family Talitridae)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
This pitfall trap was put out in the Donnell Sports Park on 26th February and was left out for 28 days. The pitfall was put in place by experts and care was taken to keep the top level with the soil surface. Minimal dirt, leaves and other matter was found in the pitfall after this time, therefore showing a roof was present and installed correctly. The pitfall trap was placed in a hedge or some sort of vegetation alongside the path, which is also adjacent to the stream that runs through the park
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Rove Beetles (Family Staphylinidae)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
This pitfall trap was put out in the Donnell Sports Park on 26th February and was left out for 28 days. The pitfall was put in place by experts and care was taken to keep the top level with the soil surface. Minimal dirt, leaves and other matter was found in the pitfall after this time, therefore showing a roof was present and installed correctly. The pitfall trap was placed in a hedge or some sort of vegetation alongside the path, which is also adjacent to the stream that runs through the park
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Typical Spiders (Suborder Araneomorphae)Observer
james_ransteadDescription
This pitfall trap was put out in the Donnell Sports Park on 26th February and was left out for 28 days. The pitfall was put in place by experts and care was taken to keep the top level with the soil surface. Minimal dirt, leaves and other matter was found in the pitfall after this time, therefore showing a roof was present and installed correctly. The pitfall trap was placed in a hedge or some sort of vegetation alongside the path, which is also adjacent to the stream that runs through the park