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Mark G (Last of the Wild)'s avatar

Many thanks for sharing. When species disappear, the losses always go much deeper than you might think at first.

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Melanie Newfield's avatar

They do. Every time I look at our forest, I feel so sad about all the species which are now gone.

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Mark Dolan's avatar

Your bird knowledge is amazing.

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Melanie Newfield's avatar

Thanks Mark. I know more about plants than birds, but there's a fantastic online encyclopedia of NZ native birds which I use all the time.

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Peter Newfield's avatar

The photo of the juvenile Karoro is lovely.

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Melanie Newfield's avatar

Thanks, I'm glad you like it.

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