It's a good day to repost the most beautiful view I've ever seen.
June 1, 2026 at 11:28 PM
It's a good day to repost the most beautiful view I've ever seen.
Buller's albatross over Rakiura
February 9, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Buller's albatross over Rakiura
If anyone wants to see a livestream of a #kakapo on their nest, then Rakiura is back on her nest NOW. #kakapo2026 #conservation
www.youtube.com/live/BfGL7A2...
www.youtube.com/live/BfGL7A2...
Kākāpō Cam: Rakiura the kākāpō – 2026 nest
YouTube video by Department of Conservation
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January 23, 2026 at 8:55 AM
If anyone wants to see a livestream of a #kakapo on their nest, then Rakiura is back on her nest NOW. #kakapo2026 #conservation
www.youtube.com/live/BfGL7A2...
www.youtube.com/live/BfGL7A2...
Rakiura likely mouse free!
Such excellent news!
🧪 #AoNZ
www.predatorfreerakiura.org.nz/the-project/...
Such excellent news!
🧪 #AoNZ
www.predatorfreerakiura.org.nz/the-project/...
No mice detected in Rakiura survey - Predator Free Rakiura
www.predatorfreerakiura.org.nz
August 2, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Rakiura likely mouse free!
Such excellent news!
🧪 #AoNZ
www.predatorfreerakiura.org.nz/the-project/...
Such excellent news!
🧪 #AoNZ
www.predatorfreerakiura.org.nz/the-project/...
The view from the cabin where I am staying is amazing. Also hard to believe this is nearly 47 degrees south.
February 7, 2026 at 4:21 AM
The view from the cabin where I am staying is amazing. Also hard to believe this is nearly 47 degrees south.
Yesterday I posted about my 44 year dream of seeing the albatross colony in Dunedin. My other dream that has been 44 years in the making has been to visit Rakiura, Aotearoa New Zealand’s third island.
I flew in this afternoon.
I flew in this afternoon.
February 7, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Yesterday I posted about my 44 year dream of seeing the albatross colony in Dunedin. My other dream that has been 44 years in the making has been to visit Rakiura, Aotearoa New Zealand’s third island.
I flew in this afternoon.
I flew in this afternoon.
New Zealand’s Southern Wilderness (2/2) science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-...
Waves wash onto the rocky shore of Stewart Island/Rakiura near Halfmoon Bay on July 3, 2010.
Waves wash onto the rocky shore of Stewart Island/Rakiura near Halfmoon Bay on July 3, 2010.
July 30, 2026 at 9:54 AM
New Zealand’s Southern Wilderness (2/2) science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-...
Waves wash onto the rocky shore of Stewart Island/Rakiura near Halfmoon Bay on July 3, 2010.
Waves wash onto the rocky shore of Stewart Island/Rakiura near Halfmoon Bay on July 3, 2010.
Tonight I am writing about hiking all night on Rakiura after two days of travel to get there, and ultimately encountering a Southern brown kiwi by starlight.
As I fill page after page, it occurs to me that writing requires a similar sort of courage and perseverance—and offers similar rewards.
As I fill page after page, it occurs to me that writing requires a similar sort of courage and perseverance—and offers similar rewards.
March 14, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Tonight I am writing about hiking all night on Rakiura after two days of travel to get there, and ultimately encountering a Southern brown kiwi by starlight.
As I fill page after page, it occurs to me that writing requires a similar sort of courage and perseverance—and offers similar rewards.
As I fill page after page, it occurs to me that writing requires a similar sort of courage and perseverance—and offers similar rewards.
(a few hours later) Oh, come off it Rakiura
November 6, 2025 at 8:24 AM
(a few hours later) Oh, come off it Rakiura
Put me back on Rakiura
September 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Put me back on Rakiura
Did you know you can see highlights from our #kakapo nestcam: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...? In the last 24 hours we've seen a chick hatch and a rare short-tailed bat flying - and walking - around the nest. Exciting to see things never seen before! #conservation #kakapo2026
Highlights from Kākāpō Cam: Rakiura - 2026 nest - YouTube
Highlights from Kākāpō Cam: Rakiura - 2026 nest. Learn more and donate to Kākāpō Recovery: www.doc.govt.nz/kakapocam
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February 24, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Did you know you can see highlights from our #kakapo nestcam: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...? In the last 24 hours we've seen a chick hatch and a rare short-tailed bat flying - and walking - around the nest. Exciting to see things never seen before! #conservation #kakapo2026
We've got a new #kakapo webcam! It's on Rakiura's nest on Whenua Hou. She laid an egg yesterday (we caught that on camera), but isn't incubating it yet. Follow to (hopefully) watch her lay more! #conservation #birds
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
Kākāpō Cam: Rakiura live stream
Watch the live stream of Rakiura the kākāpō on the remote, predator-free island of Whenua Hou/Codfish Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand. This is the first breeding season for this critically threatened ...
www.doc.govt.nz
January 23, 2026 at 4:11 AM
We've got a new #kakapo webcam! It's on Rakiura's nest on Whenua Hou. She laid an egg yesterday (we caught that on camera), but isn't incubating it yet. Follow to (hopefully) watch her lay more! #conservation #birds
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
All I need is a fountain pen ink that captures the tones and shading of this New Zealand tree bark. Is that really so much to ask?
March 2, 2026 at 5:36 AM
All I need is a fountain pen ink that captures the tones and shading of this New Zealand tree bark. Is that really so much to ask?
Flying over Rakiura/Stewart Island en route to Whenua Hou today. There are *lots* of rimu trees - the favourite breeding food of #kakapo. We hoping to be able to return them there in the not-too-distant future, when the island is free of cats, rats and possums. #conservation
March 11, 2024 at 8:22 AM
Flying over Rakiura/Stewart Island en route to Whenua Hou today. There are *lots* of rimu trees - the favourite breeding food of #kakapo. We hoping to be able to return them there in the not-too-distant future, when the island is free of cats, rats and possums. #conservation
Last week no living person had seen a #kakapo lay an egg. Now you can watch it on our webcam: Rakiura laid her second today (15:01 on 25/1/2025). She'll probably lay another in 3 days' time. #conservation #kakapo2026 #birds www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
January 25, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Last week no living person had seen a #kakapo lay an egg. Now you can watch it on our webcam: Rakiura laid her second today (15:01 on 25/1/2025). She'll probably lay another in 3 days' time. #conservation #kakapo2026 #birds www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
Kia ora Rakiura
December 17, 2023 at 6:49 AM
Kia ora Rakiura
There's a nice relaxing kākāpō stream you can watch online instead of, i dunno, other stuff
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
Kākāpō Cam: Rakiura live stream
Watch the live stream of Rakiura the kākāpō on the remote, predator-free island of Whenua Hou/Codfish Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand. This is the first breeding season for this critically threatened ...
www.doc.govt.nz
January 25, 2026 at 12:17 AM
There's a nice relaxing kākāpō stream you can watch online instead of, i dunno, other stuff
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
Here's one of the rarer passerines on the planet, the South Island saddleback, photographed feeding on the island of Ulva in Rakiura National Park. This is a juvenile or "jackbird".
March 6, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Here's one of the rarer passerines on the planet, the South Island saddleback, photographed feeding on the island of Ulva in Rakiura National Park. This is a juvenile or "jackbird".
Sad to report that we've lost another #kakapo, and a particularly significant one. Solstice was the last kākāpō rediscovered, found on Rakiura in 1997. She died on the weekend as a result of complications from the #disease cloacitis. There are now 237 kākāpō left. #conservation #parrots #birds
October 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Sad to report that we've lost another #kakapo, and a particularly significant one. Solstice was the last kākāpō rediscovered, found on Rakiura in 1997. She died on the weekend as a result of complications from the #disease cloacitis. There are now 237 kākāpō left. #conservation #parrots #birds
All taken on Ulva Island sanctuary, Rakiura Stewart Island.
August 5, 2023 at 4:53 AM
All taken on Ulva Island sanctuary, Rakiura Stewart Island.
And deforestation - compare with rakiura
December 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
And deforestation - compare with rakiura
Three weeks ago I spent a few days in one of our global dark sky sanctuaries in Rakiura Stewart Island New Zealand. Never has deep time felt so real or so close.
But every now and then one of Elon's dumbfuck satellites would interrupt the eternal rhythms of the stars. Let's not let it get worse.
But every now and then one of Elon's dumbfuck satellites would interrupt the eternal rhythms of the stars. Let's not let it get worse.
The FCC just opened public comments on SpaceX's plan to launch a million satellites to do AI compute in space. Under the current proposal, an environmental review won't be required. Please consider submitting a public comment to oppose this damaging plan.
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Satellite proposals threaten the night sky
In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the agency responsible for authorizing satellite launches and operations…
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February 27, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Three weeks ago I spent a few days in one of our global dark sky sanctuaries in Rakiura Stewart Island New Zealand. Never has deep time felt so real or so close.
But every now and then one of Elon's dumbfuck satellites would interrupt the eternal rhythms of the stars. Let's not let it get worse.
But every now and then one of Elon's dumbfuck satellites would interrupt the eternal rhythms of the stars. Let's not let it get worse.
Watching Rakiura right now being cute with a chicky. I can't tell, does she have one or two?
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
Kākāpō Cam: Live from the nest
Watch Rakiura, a female kākāpō, live from her nest on Whenua Hou/Codfish Island, a small, predator free island in southern New Zealand.
www.doc.govt.nz
March 6, 2026 at 5:41 AM
Watching Rakiura right now being cute with a chicky. I can't tell, does she have one or two?
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...