With all the negative stuff going on, this makes me smile & laugh. Liz & I getting married back in January, by my Cuz, Bishop Ross Bay, twas a perfect day!
Invercargill list MP Liz Craig marries 'best friend' Philip Melgren stuff.co.nz/southland-times/…
Cloudy Gecko, Mokopirirakau nebulosus, found on a few off shore islands surrounding Stewart Is / Rakiura. Last confirmed sighting on Rakiura was approx 1995
Chuffed to have met up with a seriously passionate Minister of Conservation, the Hon. Eugenie Sage.
She is quite likely the most "switched on" Minister of Conservation New Zealand has ever had.
The Cloudy gecko, Mokopirakau nebulosus. In the last few decades it's only been found on islands surrounding Rakiura/Stewart Island. Genetically basically identical to the Takitimu Gecko. This is the southern most of NZ's Forest geckos.
The Common / Grass Skink, Oligosoma polychroma, Clade 5.
This individual turned up in the Catlins in a patch of native bush.
Looking into the face of a 2019 Kakapo chick. What an amazing breeding season, 75 chicks with still a few eggs to hatch. Brilliant job Kakapo Recovery, great work team!
A privilege to see 6 hoiho released in the Catlins following an intervention to ensure these birds gain weight to a healthy sustainable level. Go Yellow Eyed Penguin Trust & DOC
The Forest Gecko, Mokopirirakau granulatus.
Love the tones and hues of this beautiful New Zealand gecko.
