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Ray Wilson
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New Zealand: 5th November-4th December 2005
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Tiritiri Matangi Island: Part 2
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Tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) - more Tui photos
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Bellbird (Anthornis melanura) - more Bellbird photos
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Both Tui and Bellbird are naturally occurring on Tiritiri, and since the reforestation of the island their populations have exploded.
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Juvenile Grey Warbler (Gerygone igata)
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| Throughout New Zealand, the Grey Warbler is the most commonly encountered native landbird, but on Tiritiri it seemed quite rare with this juvenile and its parents being the only ones I saw in 3 days on the island.
Other naturally occurring native birds on the island are... |
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Sacred Kingfisher (Halcyon sancta)
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New Zealand Pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae)
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Grey Fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa)
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Pukeko (Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus) - more Pukeko photos
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| Brown Quail are an abundant, non-native, introduced species from Australia that have been present on Tiritiri since before the replanting efforts started. They are easily seen along the Wharf Road. | ||
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Brown Quail (Coturnix ypsilophora)- more Brown Quail photos
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Cabbage Trees
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Fisherman's Bay, Tiritiri Matangi Island
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All images are copyright Ray Wilson
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