Tiritiri Matangi
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A few days ago, the senior syndicate went on a trip to Tiritiri Matangi Island.
We left school at 7:50 am and set of on a bus to the Downtown Ferry Terminal, and then set of on the ferry, we went to the Gulf Harbour and then straight to Tiritiri. Before we left I was put it Ewans group, (Oscar's father). When we reached Tiritiri we were greeted by a kind Island Volunteer, and we head of in groups (with Tour Guides) and we went to look at different species, the most common bird was the Piwakawaka (Fantail Bird), they were very small and happy birds, (they also follow humans for the insect on shoes on food crumbs they leave behind) and we saw a large variety of other birds like Kakariki, Kereru, Kokako, Tuis, and Tiene (Saddleback Birds). Also unfortunately (but fortunately for me) we didn't see any Wetapunga. (Weta) We also saw a Takahe. (they are quite rare) We created a question sheet to ask the Island Volunteers questions, look below for that and a lot of pictures.
Overall, I really enjoyed this event, theres nothing I'd change from the day!
I hope you enjoyed reading my blog post, I really appreciate you stopping by.
Blog you later!
A few days ago, the senior syndicate went on a trip to Tiritiri Matangi Island.
We left school at 7:50 am and set of on a bus to the Downtown Ferry Terminal, and then set of on the ferry, we went to the Gulf Harbour and then straight to Tiritiri. Before we left I was put it Ewans group, (Oscar's father). When we reached Tiritiri we were greeted by a kind Island Volunteer, and we head of in groups (with Tour Guides) and we went to look at different species, the most common bird was the Piwakawaka (Fantail Bird), they were very small and happy birds, (they also follow humans for the insect on shoes on food crumbs they leave behind) and we saw a large variety of other birds like Kakariki, Kereru, Kokako, Tuis, and Tiene (Saddleback Birds). Also unfortunately (but fortunately for me) we didn't see any Wetapunga. (Weta) We also saw a Takahe. (they are quite rare) We created a question sheet to ask the Island Volunteers questions, look below for that and a lot of pictures.
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| After getting of the bus, we're ready for the ferry! |
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| Some friends waiting on the ferry! |
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| Up at the roof of the ferry! |
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| Nearly there! |
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| We made it! A tour guide had just told us some island rules! |
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| We begin on the bush walk with our tour guide, look at the little Piwakawaka! (Fantail Bird) |
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| A big Kereru bird perched on a branch! |
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| At the top of the bush trail, can you spot the 2 Takahe? |
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| A beautiful view of some of the island, there is a lighthouse on the island, it looks quite small from here! |
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| Some Tuis drinking nectar! |
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| The day is nearly over, we head over to the beach! |
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| A picture of me, we'll soon be heading back to Auckland! |
Overall, I really enjoyed this event, theres nothing I'd change from the day!
I hope you enjoyed reading my blog post, I really appreciate you stopping by.
Blog you later!
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