parkecology's Identifications
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Miro (Pectinopitys ferruginea)Observer
jon_sullivanDescription
the classy foliage of a young miro tree in the East Cape, New Zealand, stark on a flash lit black background.
(050817#061)
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jon_sullivanDescription
From right, Coprosma grandifolia, Coprosma robusta, and what I expect is a hybrid of Coprosma robusta and Coprosma propinqua,
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Monterey Cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa)Observer
berendDescription
This might be a Cupressus macrocarpa too. Will try to get some more details of these trees.
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New Zealand Plover (Anarhynchus obscurus)Observer
tbayDescription
Two chicks have now fully fledged. They are still hanging out with their parents who are still protecting them from black backed gulls and banded dotterels and trying to protect them from humans and dogs. These are the first NZ dotterel to nest successfully in the Wellington region for decades.
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Scaly Male Fern (Complex Dryopteris affinis)Observer
maureen-nzDescription
Found growing naturally in bush by Taramakau river and also beside house in the area. Not planted there by long term owners. Could be a spleenwort but I cannot find any reference identifying it.
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Chatham Island Christmas Tree (Brachyglottis huntii)Observer
pjd1Description
Locally abundant and in places forming a canopy (up to 10 m tall - the tallest examples of this species I have yet seen). Numerous seedlings and saplings noted.
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Genus MutinusObserver
janeplowmanDescription
Growing under shade in fresh wood chip Hakanoa St Park grey Lynn. Slightly slimy outer layer that easily peels off. Like little egg shaped pods
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