Published by Paddy on 29 Sep 2009
Last night on TV One there was a very interesting segment on close up about the effects of a sea wall on the migratory waders, have a look here to see it.
Published by Paddy on 17 Sep 2009
This morning our tour group spied the first flock of Godwits for the summer.
Very thin and tired looking they were too having just flown nonstop from Alaska in 10 days.
Their main focus for the next wee while is food and rest.
Published by Paddy on 07 Sep 2009
Farewell Spit has been on Television a number of times but Saturday was the first time a television was seen on Farewell Spit. It washed up out near the Gannet colony we are waiting till it dries out to see if it works.
On the same trip two crayfish were seen walking along the ocean beach.
Today is the first this season for Gannet colony tours so we are looking forward to seeing changes there.
Published by Paddy on 04 Sep 2009
A Gnome Away from home 2009 was rip roaring success.
Friday night quiz night posed the usual curley questions, Farewell spit featured in saturday’s entertainment and on sunday was the very first Gnome Run almost twenty participants tore around the course, some running some walking.
The gnome tossing and bungee thrilled all participants and the crowd alike.
Takaka’s citizens band performed in the street as they have never been seen before.
Colin coke and Alan Swafford entertained with gnome flavoured busking before the street race.
Here are some of the pictures.
