TeamRockWren

Rock wren or Pīwauwau are NZ's only true alpine bird species. Weighing less than an AA battery, these tiny rock bobbers defy all laws of mountain survival.

[Ben Paris @NZBatman]

Hey #birdoftheyear #BOTY campaigners, we need your help. VOTE for our New Zealand's short-tailed bat (aka #TeamSkyHobbit) in the Bat World Cup 2020 #BatWC2020 @featherymemes 🗳️🦇https://t.co/eM7ZWmpIvD

[Kerry Weston @gilviventris]

Our latest podcast from New Zealand's Southern Alps on NZ Rock Wrens - take a listen, some v.exciting moments!! @PredatorFreeNZ @docgovtnz #ornithology

[Kerry Weston @gilviventris]

Snow, no sweat for rock wrens :)

This footage shows a rock wren above Lake Roe returning to its nest to incubate a few weeks ago, chicks fledged successfully :) #ornithology

[Kerry Weston @gilviventris]

A couple of imminent alpine rock wren fledglings in their rocky nest hole high on the Haast Range, NZ.

Luckily, neither mice, rats nor mustelids gobbled these ones :)

Photo: Amanda Sanders (DOC)

#ornithology @PredatorFreeNZ @OSNZBirdsNZ @docgovtnz

[Kerry Weston @gilviventris]

At this time of year, nz rock wrens will do almost anything for precious feathers to line their nests! #ornithology

[Glenda Rees @NZPhotofanatic]

Rifleman (titipounamu) #flickr https://t.co/VXXCNWH3WC

[Forest & Bird @Forest_and_Bird]

MEDIA RELEASE: We're calling on NZ'ers to back strong rules to protect penguins, albatross & other seabirds from fishing nets and hooks, as the Govt opens its National Plan of Action on Seabirds for consultation. 1/2
https://t.co/w4n5A71wst

[TeamRockWren @VoteWren]

Congrats @VoteHoiho for the win!🐧 Big ups to our Rock wren supporters who helped our #underbird receive some attention! You guys ROCK! Keep up the awesome work and we will be back next year to take down the #CHONK. Bring on the year of the Yellow-eyed Penguin!

[Forest & Bird @Forest_and_Bird]

The hoiho has made history today! In a huge upset, the hoiho has come from behind to shatter the feathered ceiling, and become the first penguin to win #BirdoftheYear.

[TeamRockWren @VoteWren]

Imagine being a parrot and you can't even FLY! @Spokesbird...🐣
Vote Rock wren and support an #underbird species! #birdoftheyear
https://t.co/FT9bXpVix0
Meme credit: Florence Sorrel

[TeamRockWren @VoteWren]

Voting closes at 5pm today! Get your votes in for our tiny #underbirds! #birdoftheyear

[TeamRockWren @VoteWren]

#birdoftheyear

[TeamRockWren @VoteWren]

Under current NZ predictions, Rock wren will lose 80% of their homes and face increased predation from expanding predator range. Do they have your support?
@GretaThunberg @LeoDiCaprio @algore @_chloeswarbrick @Ed_Miliband @CarolineLucas #climate
https://t.co/L5kbfm50YF

[TeamRockWren @VoteWren]

Rock wren live in boulder cities in the alpine wilderness of the South Island. Will you support these #wilderbirds for this year's #birdoftheyear? @TaikaWaititi @TwoPaddocks @JulianDennison @rhysiedarby 🐣

[TeamRockWren @VoteWren]

This competition really took flight, but only one person can rule the nest, the winner of the comp is... Kellie Eathorne with this gorgeous artwork! Congrats, and thank you to everyone who entered! #birdoftheyear #teamrockwren #competition #winner

[TeamRockWren @VoteWren]

Take down the chonk! Go wee Black robin and our eyebrow sisters @piwakawaka4eva! If you haven't already voted, make sure you think about how your vote can help species in need!

[Forest & Bird @Forest_and_Bird]

This should give you an idea how close things are in this #BirdoftheYear

The lead has swapped several times since the start.

[TeamRockWren @VoteWren]

Want to see your masterpiece featured in support of an #underbird? You still have a chance! Submit your entries before 6pm tonight to be in to win an awesome outdoor gear pack! #voterockwren #takedownthechonk
Photo cred: Grant Maslowski

[NZrobin_toutouwai @NzrobinT]

When you're wondering who to vote for... think small. #birdoftheyear #BOTY2019 #votenzrobin2019 @alliegrce @popokatea2019

[TeamRockWren @VoteWren]

A LITTLE BIRDY has informed us that a bunch of #CHONKYBOIS are currently in the lead...
Have you voted yet? Time to get your game brain on and bring your vote to the table! Hype both your friends and strangers to vote for an #underbird. #letsdothis #borbs #birdoftheyear

[TeamRockWren @VoteWren]

Have you voted yet? Head over to https://t.co/3agbfEBHOK and show your fave rock candy some support!

[Forest & Bird @Forest_and_Bird]

More than 12,500 people have voted so far in #BirdoftheYear That's almost double of yesterday!

[TeamRockWren @VoteWren]

Dark Side >>> Duck Side #underbird

[Neil Gemmell @ProfGemmell]

So @votewren is not afraid to appeal to the Dark Side in its quest for #BirdOfTheYear. I think the Duck Side is stronger, but you do get 5 votes and it is a worthy contender for a second or third preference... As with wishes use these votes wisely.