#forestandbird

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[rhysdarbinizedarby]

New instagram post from Rhys Darby, captioned:

BREAKING NEWS: I am a Plover Lover. Kia ora, Rhys Darby here. I’m supporting the Tūturuatu - the Shore Plover - for Forest & Bird’s Bird of the Century. Why choose the shore plover? Well, they're basically amazing actors like me! They play dead to protect their young from predators. I mean that's so brave! But hey, there’s only about 250 of these critically-threatened cuties left. Let’s make it a Shore thing, Aotearoa! Vote Tūturuatu/Shore Pover, I mean.. look how cute he is! Vote @teamtuturuatu for @forestandbird’s Bird of the Century! You can vote from anywhere in the world. Voting opens Monday 30 Oct. Let’s make it a SHORE THING!

[wellingtonnz]

NZ Forest and Bird Society, Wellington

[vetgradvinegar]

2020 vibes:

(Go vote for the Bird of the Year)

[carolynenting]

Stepping into the wild in my backyard 🤣 but it’s an opportunity to show off @allbirds limited edition Kakapo tree runners that honour the 2020 Bird of the Year winner. You can get them now while stocks last and a portion of the proceeds from these shoes go to @forestandbird 💚Voting for this year’s Bird of the Year is now open too so don’t forgot to vote. #forestandbird #allbirds #birdoftheyear #gifted #ad https://www.instagram.com/p/CVWX53OPeqb/?utm_medium=tumblr

[edinzphoto]

Taking a wee break from seabirds, I spent the past week in Pureora helping catch North Island robins for translocation. They're wonderful little birds, full of character and cheek! #robin #nzbirds #birdstagram #portrait_perfection #aotearoa #pureora #forestandbird #conservation #birdphotographer #wildnz #wanderwonder #littlebird #fieldbiology #newzealand #birdsofinstagram #cutebird

[wastelesswanderess]

It's so exciting when you go to a climate change meeting and there's so much interest that you only just get a seat when you're half an hour early! 😁😁😁😁 #Wasteless #zerowastelife #greenliving #climatechange #zerowaste #wastefreenz #wastefree #trashisfortossers #saynotoplastic #plasticfreeliving #nowaste #packagefree #ecofriendly #eco #sustainability #sustainableliving #ecowarrior #environment #norubbish #forest #forestandbird #wellington #wellingtonnz #wellywood #aotearoa #poneke #climate (at Wellington, New Zealand)

[tomwoodwardvideos]

I crept up on a Kea I saw today and got these in flight shots when it took off. #kea #forestandbird #departmentofconservation #doc #conservation #pikeriver29 #photooftheday #photography #birdsofinstagram #westcoastnz #nzbirds #newzealand @westcoastnz @westcoastnewzealand (at Pike 29 Memorial Track)

[samorchard]

Kererū #birdoftheyear @forestandbird #thebirdweallneed

[mysocialmate-blog]

The first place in the world to see sunrise on New Zealand’s East Cape what a spot! I can close my eyes and immediately hear the crashing waves, the salty warm summer breeze with the intermittent glow of the lighthouse in the distance. We are so lucky to have such wild and beautiful coastlines here in New Zealand and I’m so glad we have groups like @forestandbird championing our seas and all their fishies, big and small just a wee reminder it’s the final few days of @countdown_nz’s All for One campaign where they are supporting charities like these and… The first place in the world to see sunrise on New Zealand’s East Cape what a spot! I can close my eyes and immediately hear the crashing waves, the salty warm summer breeze with the intermittent glow of the lighthouse in the distance. We are so lucky to have such wild and beautiful coastlines here in New Zealand and I’m so glad we have groups like @forestandbird championing our seas and all their fishies, big and small just a wee reminder it’s the final few days of @countdown_nz’s All for One campaign where they are supporting charities like these and offering $100K in OneCard rewards and then matching them in charity donations - save the fishes and check out my Stories for details #lovecountdown #onecard #sp The first place in the world to see sunrise on New Zealand’s East Cape what a spot! I can close my eyes and immediately hear the crashing waves, the salty warm summer breeze with the intermittent glow of the lighthouse in the distance. We are so lucky to have such wild and beautiful coastlines here in New Zealand and I’m so glad we have groups like @forestandbird championing our seas and all their fishies, big and small just a wee reminder it’s the final few days of @countdown_nz’s All for One campaign where they are supporting charities like these and…

[talman-madsen]

Let me introduce you to the Hoiho aka the yellow eyed penguin! 😍🐧 This cute guy is the rarest penguin in the world, with only 2650 estimated breeding pairs remaining. @forestandbird have just launched the 2018 bird of the year competition and this year I want you all to vote with me to make this beautiful bird the champion! Check out my IG story to cast your vote, or here's a link! https://ift.tt/2zinMhK https://ift.tt/2DKCYKN

[monielieephotos]

Conservation starts and ends with people. We have the choice to look after our environment. Forest and Bird do some great work, and these volunteers were out and about in the city spreading the good word. #conservation #forestandbird #portrait #canon50mm #monnieleephotochallenge 

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New Zealand's bird of the year is a highly cheeky parrot known for messing with humans

New Zealand, you're alright.

What other country, teeming with magnificent, yet sadly endangered wildlife, would have an annual bird of the year competition?

Perpetual natural paradise New Zealand has announced the winner for the country's 13th bird of the year, awarded to the world's only alpine parrot, the kea.

SEE ALSO: Here are some of the most stunning nature photographs of 2017

What's a kea? It's an unusual olive-green parrot found in the country's southern alps, known for its intelligence, cheekiness, and curiosity — something that can "get them into trouble," according to the BOTY website.

Say hello to your #BirdOfTheYear for 2017 - the kea! It flew into first place with a record-breaking 7311 votes, followed by the kererū with 4,572 votes, and the kākāpō with 2,554. To all our campaign managers and voters - thank you! It has been an amazing few weeks! Congratulations to Laura, George, Harry, Annika and the rest of Team Kea.

A post shared by Forest & Bird (@forestandbird) on Oct 23, 2017 at 1:30pm PDT

The kea is classified as "nationally endangered" with just 3,000 to 7,000 keas currently in the wild — climate change for an alpine parrot isn't the greatest. Cats, stoats, rats, and possums are their main predators. 

But their curiosity for humans can lead them into peril or sickness too, according to BOTY — they're often hit by cars, fed unnatural food, or poisoned by materials like lead after chewing on human-made things like houses and cars.

However, they're smart, inquisitive creatures, no stranger to genuinely messing with humans. Check out David Attenborough's documentary on the kea, dubbed The Smartest Parrot. Listen to Attenborough's absolute delight at this wheelie bin raid:

And this clip, showing the keas' taste for fast food and beer during New Zealand's ski season:

"The curious kea will try anything once," says Attenborough.

According to BOTY, the kea had a strong team of campaigners behind its win, steered by researchers and supported by the Kea Conservation Trust.

It’s #BirdOfTheYear time again, and we’re asking for you to #VoteKea! Tell all of your friends & family to do the same! Link in bio. #kea #keaconservation @forestandbird @docgovtnz @geoffreidnz @laurie_winter @talman @rachstewartnz @__harryseagar__ @laura_mountain_explorer

A post shared by Kea Conservation Trust (@keaconservation) on Oct 8, 2017 at 1:39pm PDT

The kea received a whopping 7,311 votes, according to the Guardian, ahead of second place winner, the kererū, with 4,572 votes.

WATCH: Here's what animals would say if they could complain about work

[sonialees]

Flapping good timing @thecollectivenz - back to school & the annual @forestandbird #BirdoftheYear voting time 👌🏽 Love that their new range is #organic #nonasties #naturalingredients & not only do the kids love them....so do the big kids too 😉 Out in 4 top flavours - it’s hard to pick! #raspberry #blueberry #strawberry #banana And did you know - you can pop these in your freezer too! . . . . #backtoschool #summer #lunchbox #lunchboxideas #kidslunch #kids #healthychoices #healthysnack #madeinnz #yogurt #nobull #dairy #calcium #certifiedorganic #environmentallyfriendly #recycled #yummy #probiotics #tummyhealth

[carolynenting]

Loving Allbirds new limited edition tree runners which are an ode to last year’s bird of the year, the kereru. The blue laces are so me! This style is the Sober Kereru. It’s Allbirds second collab with Forest & Bird. Have you voted for the Bird of The Year yet? #allbirds #shoes #forestandbird #birdoftheyear #kereru https://www.instagram.com/p/B4fnzV0Jxa4/?igshid=12ke8hg8d1uxk

[edinzphoto]

Sometimes you need a little luck. Sometimes, one of the largest seabirds in the world will fly alongside with one of the smallest. Sometimes, you're in the right place at the right time. #seabird #feathered_perfection #wanderer #subantarctic #southernroyalalbatross #blackbelliedstormpetrel #birdstagram #birdsofinstagram #pocket_birds #natgeoyourshot #nikonnz #natgeobirds #docgovtnz #forestandbird #wildernessearth #wildlifewonders #birding #aotearoa #blueplanet #smol #ocean #heritageexpeditions