Taylor Davies-Colley

Me: I don't even get that excited talking about carnivorous plants Me talking about carnivorous plants:

So stoked to see this charming little plant win this year’s fave plant vote. At a time when our environment is facing huge challenges, it’s great to see a little plant that champions healthy ecosystems get a win. rnz.co.nz/news/national/…

When we talk about what predator free might look like Aotearoa NZ. For me I can’t wait to peak into every rock crack or gap in a retaining wall, and have cute little faces like these kōrero geckos looking back.

@five15design @DrPaulSorrell @Sulzyb @JackyNinjakitty @PukahaMtBruce might be able to help as well?

@DrPaulSorrell @TayTalksTrees @Sulzyb @JackyNinjakitty My friend Craig McKenzie is a wonderful photographer, but I don't know if he has either. instagram.com/craigmckenzien…

Whānau! I need some help. I have a very talented friend (at pmcc_creative on Insta) who would like to draw a Kōkako for our friend with terminal brain cancer. Does anyone have any Kōkako photographs we could use as reference photos for the drawing by chance?

This is exactly how I feel about wildlife. What’s the name of that random beetle in Fiordland, how many individual of x species are there, what is the snout to vent measurement of that lizard, easy. What’s the name of the person who just introduced themselves, nope.

@Sulzyb @JackyNinjakitty @five15design So sorry, I have only ever seen kōkako once and didn’t get a good pic. Hope someone can help. I wonder where @DrPaulSorrell has one.

Cc: @JackyNinjakitty @TayTalksTrees @five15design and any other photographers, pro and amateur 🙏🏼

It’s kakaruai angrily call at each other time of year.

@Ian_norvic Absolutely, it’s important that kauri are given space to protect their roots and prevent dieback spread. It’s awesome that boardwalks allow us to experience those big trees remaining while keeping them safe.

@TayTalksTrees You aren’t allowed to do that on all your big trees though, are you? I like the way the boardwalks protect roots of kauri trees.

Sees big tree, climbs big tree.

@taramcallister4 Like a lot of native geckos they vocalise with a little chirp. On the warm night you can here them speak to each other. Not sure why this species has that name when many native species will also do.

One of the best things I’ve ever seen. A crack between boulders filled to the brim with kōrero geckos on the Otago peninsula. Enjoying the warmth of the sun from the safety of their hideaway.

Come and work with me, and some of the coolest wildlife and people around.

Signs of spring! Check out this beautiful kahukura/red admiral feeding on the early blooms of orihou(Pseudopanax colensoi)

Hate it when the fog catches you out.

@DrHelenBeattie Awesome, an amazing flower set across kōwhai it seems.

@TayTalksTrees They are feasting on this one in my back yard too!

Nothing better than messily tucking into kōwhai flowers on a Saturday afternoon. Lots of action like this in the Botanic Garden today.

Multi story moko/lizard apartment. A timelapse of a green skink and a tussock skink enjoying the sun at Orokonui. Incredible to see multiple species of our native lizards hanging out together.

Maybe some signs of spring? These are the flowers of tarata (Pittosporum eugenioides). Some might be familiar with the strong lemon scent released when the leaves are crushed. But the flowers also release a similar scent attracting an array of pollinators to its flowers.

Did you know there are scorpions in Aotearoa/NZ. Well sort of, I saw this tiny pseudoscorpion cruising the dunes last night at a local beach. Don’t fear though, not only are they harmless, they are also minuscule. Wait till the end for finger comparison.

@whatkonnerth Sadly they are declining in many places.

A Southern grass skink emerges from its burrow to bask in the late winter sun. This is sped up 600x and trimmed a little so it looks almost a bit like stop motion at times.