Torea Pango (tor’-ee-ah pung’-or) variable Oyster Catchers  Haematopus unicolor have arrived, currently taking up residence down the driveway closer to the main road. Mr Pango looks as though he has a new wife. I guess it can happen. Last year Mr Pango didn’t successfully rear a chick, lets hope his fortunes have changed. The Summit of […] Continue reading

The Torea (tor’-ee-ah), pied Oyster Catchers  Haematopus finschi returned today to lay claim to their breeding territory.  Soon the Torea Pango (pung-or) variable Oyster Catchers  Haematopus unicolor will arrive to debate the Pied’s definition of ‘their.’  Negotiations are held at various locations around Hukawai Lodge – on the front lawn, in the car park, on the […] Continue reading