Lynn Miller
The petrel patrol
Every year, tens to hundreds of seabirds fall out of the sky across Auckland city. Disoriented by the bright lights, Cook's petrels crash-land and collide with buildings – but a dedicated group of… Video, Audio
The petrel patrol
Every year, tens to hundreds of seabirds fall out of the sky across Auckland city. Disoriented by the bright lights, Cook's petrels crash-land and collide with buildings – but a dedicated group of…
AudioAucklanders urged to be on lookout for grounded Cook's Petrels
Aucklanders are being urged to be on the lookout for stranded Cook's Petrels. Birdcare Aotearoa general manger, Lynn Miller, shares some advice on what to do if you come across a grounded petrel. Audio
Fledging Cooks petrel chicks distracted by lights in Auckland
Over the past few days Cooks Petrel chicks have been turning up in gardens and roads across Auckland, these little birds are fledging at the moment and because of the bright lights of the city and… Audio
NZ Bird Sanctuary working through the lockdowns
It's time again for our animal segment where we catch up with an animal sanctuary who are doing their bit to protect wildlife here in Aotearoa. NZ Bird Rescue is an Auckland based charitable trust… Audio
Are Auckland's ruru being poisoned?
Ruru (moreporks) are falling sick in our largest city, and so far there's no official cause. Some speculate it's secondary poisoning from eating rats or mice that have ingested rodenticide. Audio