Jon Terry Ecology

Wetlands, native plant and weed surveys, animal surveys.

[jacqui_aotearoa @jacqui_aotearoa]

It's a riot of noisy kākā over my place most days. Counted 9 yesterday! #Aongatete #kākā #NZbirds #parrots #BOTY #BirdOfTheYear

[Andy McKay @KorimakoEcology]

This is on @inaturalistnz as Rawiritoa (Kunzea amathicola), one of the eight kānuka species but I'm not 100% certain of that ID. There is lots of it around here and it's almost indistinguishable from Kunzea robusta (Rawirinui) which is also common here.

[NZ EcologicalSociety @nzecology]

New article out in NZ Journal of Ecology! "Revised extent of wetlands in New Zealand" Led by John Dymond @mwlr_nz https://t.co/FK320zi4iP

[Jon Terry Ecology @JonTerryEcology]

Hey! I’ve pledged not to fly in 2021 to avert climate breakdown . You can b too! #flightfree2021 @flightfreeUK https://t.co/81YzrgiO3z

[Jon Terry Ecology @JonTerryEcology]

And coastal wetlands in estuaries provide and even greater carbon sink.

[Thomas Nash @nashthomas]

Wetlands are so important. At Greater Wellington Regional Council we’re looking at how to accelerate restoring wetlands on regional park land. On private land it’s a different question of course. Central government funds to purchase & restore wetlands would be hugely valuable.

[Jon Terry Ecology @JonTerryEcology]

@Louthesciwriter Hi Louise, what's the best time of day to see spoonbills at the Hutt Estuary? Are they in that embayment by the Waione Rd?

[Jon Terry Ecology @JonTerryEcology]

The Hutt Estuary is a hotspot for bird observations. From the east end of Marine Parade walk past boatsheds to a small embayment, where the Te Mome Stream empties via a culvert under Waione St, the main road to Seaview and Eastbourne.

[Louise Thomas @Louthesciwriter]

Royal #spoonbills (Platalea regia) having a preen at the #Hutt #Estuary. Lower Hutt, New Zealand.

#birds #birdwatching #nzbirds #waders #NaturePhotography #birdtonic

[Jon Terry Ecology @JonTerryEcology]

@MaxRashbrooke @nashthomas I am self employed and last year I made $25,000 before tax, which is $480 / week. I was able to live on this, although I’m not paying $600/ week rent like some people. Apparently this income puts me below the poverty line. I’m not living in poverty, but I am frugal.

[Jon Terry Ecology @JonTerryEcology]

"The disinfectant....gets in the lungs and does a tremendous number...for that you're gonna have to use *medical* doctors. Good to know.

[Sarah Cooper @sarahcpr]

How to medical

[Jon Terry Ecology @JonTerryEcology]

Wow! Great photos! Where’s the nearest record?

[Jon Terry Ecology @JonTerryEcology]

Nice graphic of radiating circles to remind us!

[NHS @NHSuk]

Need to go out shopping for essentials? Remember, it's important to practise social distancing even in supermarkets and other essential shops. Always try to stay 2 metres apart from people around you.

[Jon Terry Ecology @JonTerryEcology]

I'll support you, Thomas!

[Thomas Nash @nashthomas]

Wellington and all our cities around the country should seize this opportunity to rethink our streets.

We should make sure they are fit for purpose both for physical distance in the weeks and months ahead and for the accessible, inclusive, climate-safe future we need.

[Jon Terry Ecology @JonTerryEcology]

Well, that had me rolling on the floor...

[Derek Gow @gow_derek]

Anyway on the cat subject it is simply amazing how stunningly agile they are.

[Jon Terry Ecology @JonTerryEcology]

@lightyouonfire A woman in Pak n Save had a 2 m tape she held out and cautioned “Two metres!” to people when needed, and bumped the tape end into people to demonstrate. Apparently this is such strange behaviour she made on UK news websites. She’s my hero. 2m in a supermarket is quite a long way.

[Jon Terry Ecology @JonTerryEcology]

@lightyouonfire My concern is supermarkets. People walk right up to me and my only action is to reverse. I might start yelling at them to BACK OFF! A polite question seems to bring a caustic reply.

[Jon Terry Ecology @JonTerryEcology]

@lightyouonfire For me, I’m sticking to roads where I can cross easily or walk in the road.

[Jon Terry Ecology @JonTerryEcology]

Website "The Spinoff" has a great piece by Siouxsie Wiles on whether we should be wearing masks. Since I'm volunteering at a food bank, and getting closer than 1m to other people - I'm doing it. Check out the animation by Toby Morris and mask protocol.

https://t.co/Ol6kBGHNZD

[Brett Roberts @brettroberts]

Here’s the same graph with Spanish Flu added...

https://t.co/EzEWg99wbc

[Brett Roberts @brettroberts]

This is insane.

Corona virus deaths vs. other epidemics from day of first death...

[Jon Terry Ecology @JonTerryEcology]

@nashthomas @CubaRaglanGuy Light rail to the airport via Newtown!