The sun shone and there was barely a ripple on the sea as we went by boat out to Kapiti Island. Along with two other Primary Teacher Science Fellows I was fortunate to be able to visit Kapiti Island Nature Reserve.
Kapiti was made one of New Zealand's first nature reserves in 1897 and has developed into a success story in terms of its restoration and eradication of pests over this time.
Keruru are abundant and we saw many feeding on Coprosma near the waters edge. It was fantastic to see and hear saddlebacks and watch robins scratching amongst the leaf litter.
A great view from the top of the Island!
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