Alex Flavell-Johnson

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Environment – Fresh hope for tara-iti

A new research project funded by the Shorebirds Trust is giving renewed hope for the survival of tara iti, Aotearoa New Zealand’s most endangered bird....

Environment – Mangawhai’s mystery matuku

The booming has begun, kicking off breeding season for one of our most elusive birds, the matuku-hūrepo or Australasian bittern. Matuku-hūrepo literally translates to ‘secretive...

Environment – A rare look at katipō spiders

In line with the Shorebirds Trust’s three guiding pou (pillars) – Partner, Research and Restore – the Trust recently supported a Master’s research project by...

Environment – Dune-dwelling hedgehogs

A new research project supported by the Shorebirds Trust is helping shine a light on one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most underrated introduced predators. Often...

Environment – Wins for wildlife

From the windswept dunes of Pākiri to the tidal estuaries of Mangawhai, native wildlife is breathing a little easier thanks to the tireless efforts of...