However, despite years of vigorous effort by NZ’s Department of Conservation and local community groups, deer and rats still prevail.Īll over the island I see evidence of the dedicated endeavour to eradicate rats – bait stations and traps, marked with fluorescent flags. While their mainland counterparts have fallen victim to introduced mammals and marsupials (chick and egg-eating types such as possums, stoats and ferrets) Stewart Island provides a haven from these feral predators, allowing birdlife to thrive. Its human population of 400 is far outnumbered by birdlife, with many of the approximately 130 avian species found here declared endangered or vulnerable nationally. Of the island’s 1570sq.km, 85 per cent is national park. The kaka ( Nestor meridionalis) is extremely rare on NZ’s main islands. But I thought I’d at least need to enter the bush to see them! Yet here I am on day one, having already encountered oystercatchers, two tui, and a kaka – tick, tick, and tick. I knew Stewart Island was famed for its abundance of rare native and endemic birds. This particular kaka has a dominating presence, full of confidence as it stands tall, showing off its big crimson belly. This bird, however, has a good stronghold on many offshore islands, where numbers are recovering. With most of the species’ habitat lost to forestry operations and its ground nests vulnerable to introduced predators, a kaka is a rare sight on NZ’s main islands. When fully grown, this parrot reaches the size of an average domestic cat so it’s hard not to be impressed by its grand stature. I stare off into the distance, but my daydream state is broken by a sound coming from the raised garden bed beside me.Ī kaka ( Nestor meridionalis) has landed. It’s not long before I’ve found myself the perfect spot on the balcony, surrounded by garden, overlooking the wonderfully quaint Halfmoon Bay. On a high from my tui encounter, I stroll up the hillside to check in to my accommodation – Stewart Island Lodge. Stewart Island/Rakiura is home to New Zealand’s southernmost community. The tui are adorned with deep-blue, green, purple and bronze glossy feathers – a royal-looking plumage that contrasts delightfully with a quirky white fluffy tuft on their throats. Upon closer inspection, there among the branches is not one, but two tui ( Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae). The pair – also endemic to NZ – are nonchalantly going about their business, feeding on the nectar of a native flax/harakeke, one of the country’s most ancient plant species, blissfully unaware of the human admiring them from below. MADE IN USA – All TREND Pocket Flash Cards are quality-tested to meet product safety standards and are all proudly made in the USA.While continuing along the bay and through the small township of Oban – the only settled area of this remote island 30km south of NZ’s South Island – my attention is drawn to rustling leaves in a small tree just off the footpath. Attach the pictured cards around homes as helpful reminders for seniors and those experiencing memory loss. Pictures of everyday objects relate to real life and create engaging practice sessions for learners of any age or ability. MANY AGES AND ABILITIES – The photos in this set give it a mature feel for adult use yet keep learning accessible and interesting for children. Durable, no-see-through cards hold up to many uses. 3 1/8 inch x 5 1/4 inch cards feature a rounded corner for easy sorting. This set includes tips and activity ideas to keep it fresh and fun.īOX CONTAINS – 53 flash cards and 3 activity cards. Colorful, photo-real flash cards make reading, vocabulary, and spelling practice interactive and exciting. Two-sided cards show the word with a photo clue on the front and the word alone on the back – great for self-checking and increasing the challenge as skills grow. Learn to recognize and name different objects, and then advance skills to read all 53 words. ![]() ![]() LEARNING IN A FLASH – Build reading and spelling skills through repeat practice and play. Take picture word study cards along for time in waiting rooms, restaurants, and during travel to keep kids busy and entertained. This set includes 5 activity ideas to make learning extra-fun and study tips to get the most out of practice sessions in homes, schools, day care centers, special education classrooms, and bilingual learning programs.Ĭompact flash card package is great for bringing learning on the go. Get beginner readers excited and engaged in practice with picture flash cards for independent, partnered, or small-group review. Learn to name and read 53 common clothing, household, and school items. This versatile, educational flash card set makes it easy to practice reading at any pace. See it…read it! Inspire active learning and increase confidence with Picture Words Pocket Flash Cards.
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