The rat incursion a couple of years ago had a very noticeable impact on the Ulva Island Saddleback populations, and so seeing them is not a sure thing. But a few days ago I came across this one feeding near the stream at Boulder Beach.
Sealions and seals really do enjoy Octopus, but they are a project for them, as the octopus has lots of arms, which all hang on.
From October through until Easter an added bonus on our Sails Road Tours are our orchids. Just growing there on the road sides.
But, looking out our kitchen window there was a sure sign of spring. A couple of love birds snuggled up together on a kowhai bush.
Though it seems like it as it’s been so long since I posted. But a lot has been happening personally. Some months ago Iris was diagnosed with rapid onset Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Winter
We are a few days past mid winter, and it’s been a bit blah. (Iris is complaining vigorously) But then again 3 years of La Lina have spoilt us.
Some many months ago an advert touting laser engravers showed up.
I arrived on Stewart Island in 1969 as Forest Ranger. Since then I've fished commercially both in Fiordland and around Stewart Island then skippered our charter yacht in the same waters, and also down into the Southern Ocean. More recently we now have "Sails Ashore" B&B, and I also guide our guests and others on Ulva Island, introducing them to the natural world of Stewart island