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Blue Duck and Kiwi conservation trip?

Last post 31-10-2008, 4:33 PM by spanna. 15 replies.
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  •  25-08-2008, 2:01 PM 3504

    Blue Duck and Kiwi conservation trip?

    Hello,

     I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a trip to help with the blue duck and kiwi conservation efforts at Blue Duck Lodge which is located in the Ruapehu District on the banks of the Whanganui and Retaruke Rivers. They are looking for people to do such things as checking stoat traps, working on tramping tracks, monitoring blue duck and kiwi. And they are always looking for people with kyacks to monitor blue duck. I am not to sure how plausible this is as I don't know that area of the river that well, or exactly what is involved, but a blue duck monitoring tubing trip sounds like a good idea... I have heard that there has been a blue duck monitoring trip a few years back that sounded quite epic, and I am keen to run one, especialy as I have never seen a blue duck!

     Terra :)

     

     

     
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  •  25-08-2008, 3:11 PM 3505 in reply to 3504

    Re: Blue Duck and Kiwi conservation trip?

    Awesome - I could totally be keen =)

    http://sustainableideas.info/

  •  25-08-2008, 3:41 PM 3506 in reply to 3505

    Re: Blue Duck and Kiwi conservation trip?

    that sounds choice!!!! if it works out time wise id be keen!

  •  26-08-2008, 8:40 AM 3509 in reply to 3506

    Re: Blue Duck and Kiwi conservation trip?

    Count me in.
    Jason
    021804196
    activnz@gmail.com

  •  26-08-2008, 7:06 PM 3510 in reply to 3509

    Re: Blue Duck and Kiwi conservation trip?

    Sounds pretty sweet

    Schedule permitting I'm keen

    Corey


    Do you enjoy being you?
    Thats all that really matters :)

  •  26-08-2008, 9:22 PM 3511 in reply to 3510

    Re: Blue Duck and Kiwi conservation trip?

    Its worth checking out whether they are looking for a one off trip or an ongoing committment, as it varies.  The one we did in Kaimanawas for TNHS was a onecer, and hey will probably be doing the same thing this summer.  Also DoC has heaps of volunteer work from November to March, usually a week at a time.  I can definitely recommend that.

    But, if you want to see a Blue Duck just head to one of the Ruahine rivers - Apias Ck is very good, or even better up a West Coast river!!

    Richie

  •  31-08-2008, 5:52 PM 3521 in reply to 3504

    Re: Blue Duck and Kiwi conservation trip?

    sounds good!

     

    Sammy Roo

  •  12-09-2008, 9:28 AM 3585 in reply to 3521

    Re: Blue Duck and Kiwi conservation trip?

    Hey,

    I am thinking the weekend of Nov 8th and 9th? 

    How does this work for people? It is the only date I can do before next year, but if no one can make it we could do it early next year.

     Terra :)

     

  •  12-09-2008, 3:47 PM 3589 in reply to 3585

    Re: Blue Duck and Kiwi conservation trip?

    that sounds pretty good to me \^_^/

  •  01-10-2008, 11:37 AM 3659 in reply to 3589

    Re: Blue Duck and Kiwi conservation trip?

    I asked Dan if there was anything he would like us to do the weekend of Nov. 8th and 9th. His reply:

     

    Hi Terra,
     
    Sounds like you'd be a good hardy crew.  That's a busy time of year with blue ducklings arriving and many other things on. We'll come up with a project of surveying, trapping or tramping tracks for you guys,  or a combination of these. 
     
    For scant students just bring your sleeping bags and we'll bunk you in somewhere.
     
    Let me know if you are coming and how many you are.  Cheers, Dan.
     
     
    So it looks like we could have a great trip if you guys are keen!!
     
    Terra :)

  •  01-10-2008, 12:34 PM 3660 in reply to 3659

    Re: Blue Duck and Kiwi conservation trip?

    That sounds CHOICE!!! All things permitting id be keen.

  •  01-10-2008, 11:34 PM 3662 in reply to 3659

    Re: Blue Duck and Kiwi conservation trip?

    Yup I'm still up for it.
    Jason
    021804196
    activnz@gmail.com

  •  27-10-2008, 9:53 PM 3807 in reply to 3662

    Re: Blue Duck and Kiwi conservation trip?

    Here is a clip to inspire you all:
     
    www.blueducklodge.co.nz
     
    Also, are people keen to add some climbing into this?  I was thinking one day helping them, one day climbing at Mongatapopo or Whanganui bay? Some others are also keen to add some tramping in. Might even be some snow left for mountain pursuits. Or we could spend the weekend at the farm.
     
    So just tell me what you are keen to do and I will tell Dan how many of us to expect and what day etc.
     
    Terra :)
     
     

  •  28-10-2008, 9:47 AM 3808 in reply to 3807

    Re: Blue Duck and Kiwi conservation trip?

    I'm keen to throw in a day of climbing.
    Jason
    021804196
    activnz@gmail.com

  •  31-10-2008, 4:25 PM 3829 in reply to 3807

    Re: Blue Duck and Kiwi conservation trip?

    Some of us are also keen to go skiing for a day - I won't be at the meeting on Tuesday (going to the mountain film festival) but email me and Terra if you're interested so we can sort out transport...
    Kieran,
    Co-Treasurer
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