26 January 2022. The first sighting of wild-born blue duck/whio ducklings in the Abel Tasman National Park is a cause for celebration for everyone involved
A mushroom called Mavis… Humidicutis mavis is a small pure white fungus belonging to the waxgill family. The scientific name humid = wet, cutis =
The bright yellow Clavaria archeri is recognisable by its staghorn branched form. This endemic fungus is found growing on the ground in podocarp forests. The
The bright yellow Clavaria archeri is recognisable by its staghorn branched form. This endemic fungus is found growing on the ground in podocarp forests. The
The Parachute Fungus (Campanella tristis) is a delicate stemless mushroom found clustering on dead branches and twigs. Growing up to 15mm wide, the undersides of the
Autumn is the season that most people associate with abundant displays of fungi fruiting bodies. They can however be found all year round. Entoloma perzonatum is
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Acoustic monitoring has detected small populations of toutouwai/robin at lower elevations near the coast for the first time. While toutouwai are present in the upper
BY Frances Chin – January 14 2022 The first two whio ducklings born in the wild since their reintroduction to Abel Tasman National Park have been
Cortinarius carneipallidus is a striking dark purple mushroom grows in beech forests to a height of 100mm, with a cap up to 90mm across. It
By Dr Philip Simpson Waiharakeke is the name of a coastal swamp and the stream that drains the bush-clad hills between Tōtaranui and Awapoto. It
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