RLT – Pāteke Count

Pāteke/Brown Teal are a dabbling duck that are endemic to Aotearoa, New Zealand. Since 1988, they’ve been suffering from an ongoing decline in numbers due to predators and habitat changes.

However, in areas where predator control is prioritised, their numbers have been increasing! We only know this from previous counts, just like the one coming up.

So we’re putting a call out for anyone wanting to get involved!

You can either –

Join us next Monday, the 9th of Feb and be a part of the count

If so, please flick us a message or email kerry@russelllandcare.org.nz for more details

OR

Let us know if you’ve seen any Pāteke around the peninsula and where

If you have seen any, please send us a DM or send an email to contact@russelllandcare.org.nz