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March Birds New Zealand magazine published

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The March 2024 Birds New Zealand magazine has been published with a cover photo featuring a New Zealand Fairy Tern Tara Iti taken by Darren Markin. This issue contains news of Tara Iti breeding success and the results of bird research projects funded by the Birds New Zealand Research Fund, including satellite tracking Red Knots, GPS tracking of Kororā Little Penguins, an assessment of monitoring kiwi with remote cameras, and a Tara White-fronted Tern diet and population survey and photo competition. It also reports on a partnership between Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, the Department of Conservation, Birds New Zealand, Pūkorokoro Miranda Naturalists’ Trust and Otago Regional Council to better understand the population dynamics and movements of Tōrea South Island Pied Oystercatcher, and the successful recent Makarora Field Camp organised by Aspiring Biodiversity Trust with Birds New Zealand. Illustrated feature articles include Cruising Sub-Antarctica by True Young Explorer scholarship recipient Bradley Shields on a cruise to the Subantarctic Islands with Heritage Expeditions; reports from the 2023 Australasian Ornithological Conference held in Brisbane by Birds New Zealand Vice President Natalie Forsdick and three recipients of Birds New Zealand’s 2023 Student Travel Grants (Katie Gray, Kamaya Patel, Katie Vanderstok); and In Search of Kororā by Hiltrun Ratz of the New Zealand Penguin Initiative, which is providing support and expertise for groups working on Kororā, and bringing together information about the Kororā population into a centralised database. It also reports on the appointment of Dr James Savage as the new editor of Notornis, the presentation of a Meritorious Service Award to Phil Rhodes for his long-term contribution to Birds New Zealand’s work in Southland shortly before he died, and the appointment of two new regional representatives, Dawn Palmer (Otago) and Anita Spencer (Canterbury). This issue also includes the regular quarterly report of Birds New Zealand President Bruce McKinlay, the bi-annual Bird News report on interesting bird sightings over the past six months, illustrated quarterly reports from Birds New Zealand’s regional representatives, and binocular and book reviews. Link to the magazine:  https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Birds-NZ-Magazine41_March-2024.pdf

Dunlin in the Firth of Thames

Notornis, 26 (2), 202-203

Brown, B. (1979)

Article Type: Short Note

Further to the record of a Dunlin (Calidris alpina) at Tapora, Kaipara Harbour (Brown 1974, Notornis 22: 241), birds seen at Taramaire and Miranda in the Firth of Thames provide more records of this species in New Zealand.

2023 Conference Details

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All events, the AGM and meals will be held at The Devon Hotel, New Plymouth, 390 Devon Street East. View Conference Programme and Abstracts online or download PDF AGM files 2 June 2023 (Friday) 18:00 – 19:30    Registration

3 June 2023 (Saturday) 08:00 – 09:00    Registration 09:00 – 17:00    Scientific Day One 19:00    Informal Dinner

4 June 2023 (Sunday) 08:00 – 09:00    Registration 09:00 – 15:30    Scientific Day Two 15:30 – 17:00    AGM and Awards 19:00    Conference Dinner

5 June 2023 (Monday)  Three field trips are planned. A simple packed lunch is available from the Devon Hotel for $25.00 or bring your own. Lake Rotokare is by bus and Lake Mangamahoe by carpooling and participants are expected to contribute towards the driver’s petrol costs. Pukekura Park is a 20 minute walk from the Devon Hotel and 10 minutes from the city centre.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

The primary method of registration is online. Registration details and further information about the programme, field trips and accommodation options are set out below. Note: A separate registration is required for each person attending the conference and/or dinner, to enable the organisers to have a record of all attendees and any special requirements. Members sign in to get your discounted rate by clicking on the ‘Sign In’ link on the Registration page. Members not having internet access can obtain a registration form by contacting the the organizer via conference@birdsnz.org.nz, or call Peter Fryer 0272714150. Alternatively, contact your Regional Representative. The registration form can also be downloaded as Word file or as PDF If you are a Family member with an email address that is not yet recorded in the system, please ask your main member to login and add your email address. If you don’t have your own email address, then please download and complete the registration form and send it to conference@birdsnz.org.nz. Registration is closed!

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS

Oral presentations will be spread across the first two days of the conference and can cover any aspects of ornithology. Full details are available at birdsnz.org.nz/nz-bird-conference/call-for-abstracts/. Expressions of interest from members or non-members who wish to present a paper or a poster are welcomed. Abstracts of talks and posters should be submitted to p.battley@massey.ac.nz by 31 March 2023.

FIELD TRIPS

1.    Lake Rotokare Sanctuary bus trip to visit the 230 hectare scenic reserve (full day) New Zealand’s largest wetland and lake habitat inside a predator proof fence. Home to hundreds of native plants and threatened wildlife species. Includes: Hihi, Tieke, Popokatea Pateke and Toutouwai. 2.   Lake Mangamahoe followed by a visit to the Waiwhakaiho River mouth and Lake Rotomanu UPDATE:  THIS FIELD TRIP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED! Lake Mangamahoe is a man made lake created in 1930 and acts as water catchment for New Plymouth city. A recreational area that boasts numerous wildlife – great walking trails and mountain biking. Near the Waiwhakaiho River mouth is Taranaki’s award winning Te Rewarewa bridge and Lake Rotomanu. Great places to see wildlife and enjoy our coastal walkway. Car pool. 3.   Pukekura Park Within walking distance from our conference venue and handy to the city centre and walkway. Often described as the jewel in New Plymouth’s crown – one of New Zealand’s premier botanical gardens. Included in the park is the hallowed turf of NZ cricket, Brooklands Zoo, Bowl of Brooklands, lakes, trails and the historic tea house. An abundance of wildlife to be seen. Easy walking with wheel chair access. The following trips can be done independently and in your own time:
  • Govett Brewster Art Gallery, Len Lye Art centre and Puke Ariki museum are in the heart of the city and both are worthy of a visit. There is a fee of $15 to visit Len Lye.
  • Coastal Walkway – 13.2km from Port Taranaki to Bell Block beach. The walkway is paved and a shared pathway for walkers and cyclists – a wonderful way to see the city and our coastline. Bikes are available at the Devon Hotel.

ACCOMMODATION

The conference will be held at The Devon Hotel, which is located at the eastern end of the main street. Address: 390 Devon Street East, New Plymouth. Ph: 06 759 9099. Members can request the conference special room rate when they book by using the booking code “Birds2023“. There is a range of other accommodation options available nearby. A list is available here.

TRAVEL

Shuttle and taxi service are available to and from the airport. The bus depot is in the city centre. The town has a city link bus service and there is a bus stop outside the conference venue, The Devon Hotel.

FLEDGLING FUND FOR STUDENTS

The Society administers a ‘Fledgling Fund’ for students to be used specifically to support the participation of student members for presenting papers or posters at Birds NZ Conferences. The fund is accumulative and dispersed in subsequent years. Members and non-members are invited to make a contribution of $20, or more, to this fund when registering. Payment is optional and appreciated. The allocation of funds will be determined by Council each year.
Student members of Birds New Zealand are invited to apply for a grant from the Fledgling Fund to cover their conference registration fee and attendance of the conference dinner. Applicants must have been a Student member of Birds New Zealand for two or more years and enrolled full-time at a NZ tertiary institution or secondary school. A grant from the Fledgling fund shall only be made once to each student member. Download the criteria and application form here. Applications should be submitted to the Secretary secretary@birdsnz.org.nz  by 28 February 2023.

PHOTO COMPETITION

Conference attendees are invited to enter their best photos into the 2023 Birds NZ photo competition.  Entries must be posted to 230 Brown Road, RD 42, Waitara 4382, to arrive by 31 May. Details and criteria are available here. Contact the conference organiser conference@birdsnz.org.nz for more details.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER

Delegates receive 10% off a selection of popular bird books published by Potton & Burton, including the latest publication Takahe – Bird of Dreams by Alison Ballance

CONTACTS

You can contact the conference organiser conference@birdsnz.org.nz or call Peter Fryer  027 2714150. Alternatively, contact your Regional Representative.

NOTES

Refunds Following registration, if you are unable to attend, a full refund will be made for cancellations advised up to 1 May 2023. From 1 May 2023 no refunds will be made. In the event of cancellation and consequent re-selection of field trips, refund of the price difference will be made after the conference. Health & Safety The Society is committed to hosting a safe conference where all registrants can enjoy each other’s company and actively support the Health and Safety Policy and health regulations in force at the time of conference. A Health & Safety Plan is available here
Disclaimer In the event of other unforeseen circumstances (industrial or otherwise) that disrupt the conference, the organisers accept no responsibility. The information on the conference website and in the printed material is correct at the time of publication. However, the conference organisers reserve the right to change information if required and to adjust the conference programme accordingly.
Privacy Act The information on this form will be used solely for the purposes of organising and planning the conference. If you do not wish to have your name published as part of this conference or made available to other delegates, please advise us of this here.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Morning Report and the storm petrel: how the morning bird call helped reveal where storm petrels probably breed in Fiordland

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Colin Miskelly1

1 Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, PO Box 467, Wellington 6140

(colin.miskelly@tepapa.govt.nz)

Evidence that grey-backed storm petrels (Garrodia nereis) breed within Fiordland has continued to accumulate since an initial compilation of sightings was published in Notornis in 2017. In addition to numerous sightings of live birds spread over an area of more than 26,000 km2, and up to 90 km from the coast, adults with bare brood patches have been caught, and several fledglings with down attached have been found. A clue to where the storm petrels might breed within Fiordland was revealed in March 2019, when a passive acoustic recording device used to monitor kiwi call rates at a remote site picked up several mystery bird calls. The sequence of events that led to the identification of the calls is described, including the unexpected role of the Morning Report bird call that is played on Radio New Zealand every business day.

Current Quarterly Publications

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Birds New Zealand (March 2024) – full text PDF

Notornis 71 (1) – full text PDF

Notornis papers and short notes can also be downloaded from the links below.

A fully searchable database of Notornis articles and Birds New Zealand magazines is provided in the Publications archive.

PAPERS:

Nearshore sightings of seabirds off the coast of Otago and Canterbury, New Zealand

Re-laying by Hutton’s shearwaters (Puffinus huttoni) at Te Rae o Atiu, Kaikōura Peninsula, New Zealand

SHORT NOTES:

A survey of northern New Zealand dotterels (Charadrius obscurus aquilonius) undertaken on Waiheke Island, New Zealand, in October 2023

Fernbird (mātātā, Poodytes punctatus) preying on a lizard

Successful breeding by female-female pairs of flesh-footed shearwaters (Ardenna carneipes)

An unusual last meal for a fairy prion (titi wainui, Pachyptila turtur)

Members can now choose to opt-out of receiving printed copies of publications

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Council is always aware of the need to manage the financial resources of Birds New Zealand efficiently and wisely.  For many years a large item of expenditure has been, and continues to be, printing and postage of our ‘Notornis’ scientific journal and the ‘Birds New Zealand’ magazine.  Council is aware from correspondence and from conversations that many members do not read ‘Notornis’, or prefer to read and download individual papers and short notes on-line.  Some prefer to read the magazine on-line too.

Following a discussion at its meeting in November 2022 on ‘Financial Resources, Independence and Administration’ – a topic set out in the Society’s long-term strategy – Council resolved to offer members a choice of continuing to receive printed copies of both publications, or receiving only the Birds New Zealand magazine, or not receiving printed copies of both publications.

Arrangements made by our website development partner now allow members to opt-out of receiving a print copy ‘Notornis’, or to opt-out of receiving print copies of both ‘Notornis’ and the ‘Birds New Zealand’ magazine.  Please note that opt-ing out of receiving printed copies of these publications will not lead to a reduction of your membership subscription.

Members are invited to visit the Society’s website at any time; just go to birdsnz.org.nz/membership/login/#myaccount/. Then log-in to your Members Account using your email address and password.  At the foot of the Members webpage, you will see the following opt-out choices in the drop-down selection box:

If you wish to opt-out of receiving (i) a printed version of the “Notornis” journal, or (ii) printed versions of “Notornis” AND the “Birds New Zealand” magazine, please select option (i) or option (ii): 

  • (i) I want a printed copy of “Birds New Zealand”, but NOT “Notornis”.
  • (ii) I DO NOT want any printed publications.
  • (iii) I want printed copies of BOTH publications.

If NO selection is made, or you select option (iii), you will continue to receive printed versions of both publications.

Please note, these selections cannot be made by Family Members who do not receive printed copies of the publications.

Council encourages members to consider these choices carefully and to opt-out of receiving printed copies of our publications if you don’t really need them.

The journal and magazine are published four times each year (March, June, September and December) and can always be accessed at no cost through the Publications Archive page on the website by visiting birdsnz.org.nz/publications/. Just select the issue you wish to read.

Bruce McKinlay
President

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