A joint annual survey of kākāriki karaka/orange-fronted parakeets has delighted Department of Conservation rangers with close to 300 birds counted at the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary in Nelson. A large team of rangers and volunteers take part in counting and recording…
During our annual kākāriki karaka survey, Sanctuary Biodiversity Ranger Chelsea spotted some suspiciously glossy, deeply lobed leaves. A small sapling growing high up the trunk of a kātote tree fern. These leaves, plus the fact the plant was growing as…
Kākāriki survey crashed by local kea! On the 1st and 2nd of September the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary held the kākāriki karaka population count. Led by the DoC kākāriki karaka team, alongside Sanctuary staff and volunteers. The method used a recorded…
Trapping and kākā Since kākā were reintroduced to Nelson, they are increasingly being observed beyond Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. While pest control remains an important tool for protecting native wildlife, traps can also pose a risk to kākā if they are…
From the Classroom to the Sanctuary Written by Shelley Roberts - Science Teaching Leadership Programme (STLP) As part of the Science Teaching Leadership Programme (STLP), I had the incredible opportunity to spend time at the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary and experience…
Information on H5 bird flu Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Prepared and Vigilant as New Zealand Responds to HPAI H5N1 Bird Flu Threat Nelson, New Zealand – Brook Waimārama Sanctuary is closely monitoring the evolving Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 situation…
How to search for a lost kākā? Our newest and cheekiest addition to the sanctuary, kākā, are all roaming free now! But they aren’t just highly inquisitive, they are also strong fliers. These parrots (unlike their completely flightless cousins the…
Let them be wild! Most of you might have already spotted our new, most exciting residents (sorry Ruruku!): three cheeky young kākā, who will only rest from playing and investigating their surroundings when they are asleep! To recover from the…
Celebrating a Remarkable Year at Brook Waimārama Sanctuary As we reflect on the past year, we’re proud to celebrate another inspiring chapter for the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Trust. We hope you enjoyed a relaxing Christmas and New Year and had…
Natureland Wildlife Trust proud to support Natureland Wildlife Trust is proud to be supporting the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary with the arrival of their first group of kākā. These birds are an important step toward establishing a wild population within the…