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