Observaciones de kyleb

Has damaged wings, only recently emerged from its chrysalis. Individual is significantly smaller than most other monarchs in our garden.

A repost of previous observation to capture South Island pied oystercatchers (https://inaturalist.nz/observations/40003038#activity_comment_89291a97-d2b2-4a43-b623-10ba57dba740)

Northern grass skink

Glade copper, based on pattern on underside of wing. Feeding on Muehlenbeckia axillaris flowers.

On French bean plants

A hybrid duck of some sort.

A tui exhibiting a behaviour we've not seen before, feeding on fruits on a Muehlenbeckia astonii shrub. Fruit in beak is visible in the second image.

Just a small part of the many dozens of caterpillars stripping foliage from swan plants.

No sign of flowers or budding

Large, long leaves

Lots of ongaonga in the area, so plenty of food for caterpillars.

Laying eggs on a swan plant