Tag Archives: Gerry Kessels

Watch the birdie

Way above us a scruffy little bird was gorging itself on kanuka leaves. Below, at least 25 keen ornithologists trained their binoculars fixedly on the oblivious creature. It was an orange fronted parakeet, all but hidden by the foliage but … Continue reading

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The bats, the bats!

The bats were late arriving, but eventually put on quite a performance at Pukemokemoke last night.  More than 120 people turned up for an evening picnic and to learn more about New Zealand’s only native land mammals.  In perfect weather, … Continue reading

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Bats, and a picnic too

Bats have been discovered at Pukemokemoke and an evening celebration is planned which will give the public a chance to see the tiny creatures. Waikato ecologist Gerry Kessels will be on hand to explain the significance of this find, and … Continue reading

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