Bird Recovery

Nga Manu Nature Reserve

Nga Manu Nature Reserve

Close Up: Perky The Pukeko

Canada Geese Goslings

Scientists observe by using all their senses.
Here are some interesting things you will see at Nga Manu if you look carefully.

This in not a stone!!!!
It is actually a tree root.It helps the tree absorb oxygen which is deficient in the water logged soil of the swamp forest.

This Nikau Palm tree is endemic.
You can tell how old it is by counting the rings which have been made by the shedding of a leaf each year.

You will see lots of  ferns that are epiphytes.
They grow on other plants called host plants.

Can you see the roots of the epiphyte plant?

Hey Te Waharua!  I am looking forward to seeing you all at Nga Manu soon!
Here is a sneek preview of what you will see.

 Scientists discover that the animal kingdom can be cruel.  This photo shows the black swans with their cygnets (babies).  Unfortunately 3 did not survive.  They got eaten by the Pukeko despite the parents being very protective and hiding them in the flax bushes.

The little ducklling straying behind had a broken foot and had to be put down. The mallard duck seen in this photo is not a native duck.