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Bugs and Birds

The Waitakere Ranges are full of unique wildlife. Download birds and bugs to make at home or in class. Learn more about the bugs, birds, and plants which make the Waitakeres so special.
Bugs & Birds Templates to Download and Make!
Exhibition Booklet
O-Tū-Kapua Workshop
Bugs & Birds Templates
Medals for Achievement!

Bug & Invertebrate Links:

 

http://nzacfactsheets.landcareresearch.co.nz/factsheet/InterestingInsects/Puriri-moth---Aenetus-virescens.html - Factsheet: Puriri Moth

 

http://www.doc.govt.nz/weta-motel - Weta Motel

 

https://sketchfab.com/models/6a62636ff08c42eaa94476b031010ca2 - Puriri Grub 3D model

 

https://sketchfab.com/models/b1059de0b5e847a7870fd97ecc3d0b3a - Giant Weta 3D model

 

http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/invertebrates/ - DOC Bugs

 

http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/music/12619/pepe-tuna-puriri-moth - Puriri Moth

 

http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2497732/our-changing-world-tree-weta-ears-and-sounds - Tree Weta Ears

 

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/ondemand/meet-the-locals/null/series-s2008-episode-series-1-episode-146 - Meet the Locals TV episode - Kauri Snail
 

Bird Links:

 

http://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/conservation-activities/make-your-own-kakapo/ - Make your own Kakapo

 

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/ondemand/meet-the-locals/null/series-s2011-episode-series-3-episode-12 - Meet the Locals TV episode - Bird Behaviour

http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/ - DOC birds

 

http://www.forestandbird.org.nz/home - Forest and Bird

 

http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/morepork-ruru/ - Morepork

 

http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/nz-pigeon-kereru/ - Kereru

 

http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/tui/ - Tui
 

Bush Ecology Links:

 

http://morganfoundation.org.nz/stop-decline-native-species-infographic/ - Decline of NZ Native Species Infographic

 

http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/the-bush - Te Ara - The Bush

 

http://www.waitakererangeshalo.org.nz/our-mission/ - Waitakere Halo

 

http://www.arkinthepark.org.nz/ - Ark in the Park

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/topics/m%C4%81tauranga-m%C4%81ori - Matauranga Maori Ecology

 

http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-plants/kauri/ - Kauri Trees

 

http://www.kauridieback.co.nz/ - Kauri dieback

 

http://www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kauri-dieback-recreation-project/ - Kauri dieback restoration project

 

http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/te-ngahere-forest-lore/print - Ngahere Forest Lore

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