I work as a volunteer in Zealandia, an urban wildlife sanctuary in the heart of Wellington, the 'coolest little capital' in the world. Here you can follow some of the things that I do, such as nest monitoring, feeding and talking about one of the rarest birds in the world or showing visitors the wonders of this amazing little valley.
When not in Zealandia I spend a large part of my time enjoying the wonderful outdoor environment Wellington has to offer. Biking, running, roller -blading, swimming and dragon-boat racing are some of the pleasures to be had amongst the tree clad hills, the winding roads and the ever changing harbour.
Living in Te Upoko O te Ika (the Maori name for Wellington meaning The Head of the Fish) is never boring with its wild climate and rugged terrain. I hope you enjoy my blog as much as I will enjoy describing this amazing place and its animals to you.

Monday, 4 February 2013

Tail End Charlie Time

After my stint at the 7s I shot home for a quick turnaround as I was due in Zealandia for a night tour .
We had a full complement of twelve people from overseas . What a contrast to the 7s ! We were a stealthy group dead set on seeing kiwi in their natural environment and were rewarded for our efforts . We saw kiwi pottering about totally unperturbed by our presence. A tuatara lay across our path reluctant to move .
Tiny Maud Island frogs were visible in their coop .
The stars were out and we pointed out the Southern Cross .
Glow worms competed and created their own starry galaxy along the damp banks .
It was a pleasant interlude before having to return to the 7s next day .
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