Category Archives: Predator Control

Fantail Monitoring

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Webmaster

The results of our fantail monitoring show we started the season with 14 pairs and one single. Six months later after a long dry summer we had 15 pairs and 3 singles. The slight increase suggests that at least a … Continue reading →

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Another Succesful Workday

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Webmaster

We had another very successful few hours on a foggy Saturday morning down at our precious Reserve. Progress made on a number of fronts. Thanks: to Kerry and Stephen for removing the debris from Dancing Sands springs, looks great now, … Continue reading →

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Predator Control

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Webmaster

(by Kerry Oates) During the June 2012 workday a small group replaced all the existing traps with new double set DOC200 and single set DOC250 traps. This increases our ability to catch stoats and allows us to target ferrets, something … Continue reading →

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Trout Barrier Weir

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Webmaster

(from Kerry) Koaro are one of our native Galaxid freshwater fish species, often called kokopu. They are able climbers and are one the many whitebait species. They are heavily predated by trout and were once abundant in Lake Rotorua, now … Continue reading →

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Last 2011 Workday

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Webmaster

The Society’s keen volunteers met at the Springs for the last work day of the year, last Sat. Dec. 3rd. 2011. While the weather was far from ideal, there was a fantastic turnout of willing helpers, who boxed on in … Continue reading →

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Predator Control

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Webmaster

Latest results September-December here

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Predator Control

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Webmaster

Members of the Society are now actively involved in a Predator Control Programme in the Reserve. Information can be found under the “Predator Control” button in the navigation bar.

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