ecameron's Identifications
Photos / Sounds
What
Winter Heliotrope (Petasites pyrenaicus)Observer
kaipatiki_naturewatchDescription
part of a naturalisation observed unidentified on a nearby streambank 1997 covering c.2 sq m in 1998, now at least 15 sq m in that area, https://inaturalist.nz/observations/15444688#
plus this bank.
also more closeups at 19 Aug 18
https://inaturalist.nz/observations/15777955
Occurrence observed in 1999: https://inaturalist.nz/observations/12790742
Photos / Sounds
Observer
jacqui-nzDescription
A small patch in still water, drainage beside native bush and weedy wetland.
Photos / Sounds
What
Paulownia elongataObserver
jacqui-nzDescription
Three kaka feeding on the flowers of this planted species in the park.
Plant ID: Ewen Cameron, Botany Curator, Auckland Museum.
Photos / Sounds
What
North Island Kākā (Nestor meridionalis ssp. septentrionalis)Observer
jacqui-nzDescription
Three resident kaka remain at the same location in the park. The noisy, whistling birds were feeding on the flowers of a row of mature Paulownia elongata before flying a short distance to feed on mature eucalyptus and puriri. Short video in the video link field.
Photos / Sounds
What
Winter Heliotrope (Petasites pyrenaicus)Observer
kaipatiki_naturewatchDescription
part of a naturalisation observed unidentified on a nearby streambank 1997 covering c.2 sq m in 1998, now at least 15 sq m in that area, https://inaturalist.nz/observations/15444688#
plus this bank.
also more closeups at 19 Aug 18
https://inaturalist.nz/observations/15777955
Occurrence observed in 1999: https://inaturalist.nz/observations/12790742
Stats
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