by Predator Free Russell | Oct 1, 2024 | Flora & Fauna, Publications
Project Areas Update by Annie Hill for Russell Light’s October 2024 edition While many people know about the extinction of moa, huia and laughing owls, a surprising number of are unaware of the many bird species teetering on the brink of extinction. Part of the...
by Predator Free Russell | Jun 12, 2024 | Flora & Fauna, Publications
Myrtle rust’s arrival and spread in New Zealand by Annie Hill for Russell Lights June 2024 edition Native myrtles include pohutukawa, northern and southern rata, rata vines, ramarama, manuka and kanuka. Introduced myrtles include eucalypts, feijoas, lily pilly/ monkey...
by Predator Free Russell | May 1, 2024 | Flora & Fauna, Publications, Volunteering
Being part of the bird count team by Annie Hill for Russell Lights I love birds and get endless pleasure watching them. They’re a great joy in life: ubiquitous, adaptable and wondrously varied, ranging from tiny, jewel-like humming birds, which can be mistaken for a...