Ulva

A day long looked forward to and which fully came up to expectation. An early water taxi over a turbulent sea to the predator-free island of Ulva, just 10 minutes from Stewart. There was a list of something like 10 endemic and other birds we really wanted to see, with Yellowhead perhaps top of the list. A walk of something over four miles through superb native rainforest produced everything available, including the three species of parrot, Brown Creeper, Weka and about six Riflemen which were attracted to a recording of their call. Superb views of all.

Back on Stewart by 14.30hrs and some wonderful red wine from Napier area brought by Erica and Sabine. Then wandered to our place for a cup of tea (where we are as I write this) and a sleep before dinner at 7pm and then our Kiwi trip to the airport. Looking good as the weather fine, if a bit blowy.Weiterlesen