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SOSSI (Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society Inc)
This page is run by SOSSI, the volunteer group working with Auckland Council to care for Shakespear Open Sanctuary. Join us today, more info: www.sossi.org.nz.
To report operation issues on the park, please contact Auckland Council Rangers on 09 3010101
Regular visitor Pat saw 21 dotterels at Te Haruhi Bay in their post-breeding flocks. ![]()
Please remember that even though they don’t have chicks to protect any more they still need their space so try not to disturb them and let your kids know too 🐦💚
One of our newest commitee members Maj de Poorter has recently taken over writing our column in Hibiscus Matters. Welcome Maj and thanks for bringing your vasy knowledge and experience to our group. ![]()
Here’s her latest article:![]()
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www.localmatters.co.nz/opinion/environment-welcome-weta/?fbclid=IwAR3nQEqGFEJEPcBdUFWvyqFwEQ9QCmk…
Environment – Welcome wētā – Local Matters
www.localmatters.co.nz
Over summer, the dotterel team of rangers and SOSSI volunteers has been very busy monitoring this season’s chicks and giving them their uniquely cod
Is it a plant or a bird? Check out the colours on these stunning kākāriki seen on trail camera. How many can you see? ![]()
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Foraging on the ground like this and nesting in tree cavities means that these taonga species have been lost from the mainland, aside from in Sanctuaries like this due to the impact of introduced predators. ![]()
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These birds have started to visit sites outside the fence though, so if you live nearby, keep your eyes open and your predator traps set! ![]()
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Auckland Biodiversity![]()
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Hibiscus And Bays Local Board![]()
Pest Free Hibiscus Coast Project
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That’s a lot of blue! 150 year 7s from St Kentigern’s school helped the rangers to re-gravel a lot of our tracks over two days. Amazing mahi!![]()
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Photos by Ranger Bruce ![]()
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St. Kentigern College