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Wildlife
Encounters with the local birds, insects and other wildlife to be found in the garden and the surrounds.


What, no wētā?
I look for wētā at night, but find spiders instead. Google helps me figure out why.
Jun 1, 20253 min read


Come on the blues!
A Rotorua visit proves that the common blue butterfly is indeed common. I enjoy seeing them in every direction.
Apr 24, 20252 min read


Tales from the Garden: Dragonfly surprises
My first experiences of dragonflies in the new Auckland garden, but it all starts with an unusual butterfly sighting.
Apr 2, 20252 min read


Water for wildlife
Every wildlife garden needs water, but its going to take a lot more work until I get it right.
Mar 1, 20253 min read


Tales from the garden: Cicadas
It's February and there are cicadas everywhere! Their songs are definitely the sound of summer!
Feb 22, 20253 min read


Tales from the garden: Stick insect
I see a stick insect for only the second time and hope it won't be as long until the next sighting.
Jan 24, 20252 min read


Tales from the Garden: Tui Nest
A tui nest is discovered in the garden and we watch them grow to fledglings
Jan 5, 20252 min read
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