A 2015 study indicated that in the next 25 years, 99% of seabirds will be exposed to plastic ingestion. With 11 million tonnes of plastic entering our Oceans every year, plastic pollution is likely to pose the biggest threat to seabird conservation. As the conservation spotlight shines on New Zealand`s predator free 2050 goal, it`s important to remind ourselves about the other aspects of conservation. Reducing plastic waste by seeking paper/ re-usable alternatives, signing petitions on reducing plastic manufacturing within Aotearoa/ New Zealand and participating in local waterway clean up days are a few simple steps we can take to improve the habitat for our precious birdlife.
There`s only two weeks to go before bookings for #gannetsafarisoverland tours close! Get your camera packed, sunblock on and a smile ready for Hawkes Bay`s most #instaworthy view!
In late winter and early spring, the Takapū/ Australasian gannets are often sighted flying around with seaweed - a key component in their nest structure. By use of a build up of guano, nutrient packed excrement, the gannets form a concrete like cylindrical wall that is softened with seaweed. These nests are incredibly resilient and can last for years!
Only the males return with seaweed, a helpful tip for distinguishing sexes.
Be sure to book your end of season #gannetsafarisoverland tour before April 30th!
If seeing #NewZealands largest, accessible mainland colony of takapū/ Australasian gannets has been on your bucket list, the coming weeks are your last chance for an up-close experience with these incredible birds.
Visit our website, www.gannetsafarisoverland.co.nz for more information
Such a stunning sunrise this morning 🌅 up over the Takapu - Gannets. Come experience this firsthand with our exclusive sunrise tour - available now. 🐦🎟️✅
So exciting to have our first cruise ship visitors of the season. We loved having #nationalgeographicorion as our first group 🚢🐦🥳🥳 #napiernz #hawkesbay #hawkesbaynz #capekidnappers #newzealand #gannetsafarisoverland #cruiseshipexcursion
It was awesome having all the managers from the iSite’s across New Zealand experience a famil with us while at their conference held in Napier last week. Such an awesome team to host. 🌞 #napierconferences #napierisite #gannets #capekidnappers