- What does the name Otamahua mean? Quail Island
- Where did the name Quail Island come from? It comes from when the settlers came there were a bunch of quails on it fleeing from them.
- How big is the island? Approximately 80 Hectares
- How was the island created? At first, the island was just a bump in the water and when the sea levels lowered it came out of the water and became an island.
- What wildlife is present on the island - native/introduced? Karoro, Tarapunga, Korora, Terns, Shags, Oystercatchers, Piwakawaka, Iroriro, Banks Peninsula tree weta have recently been transferred to the island - you may see custom-built weta homes attached to the trunks of manuka trees. On warm summer days you’re likely to spot resident lizards like geckos and skinks.
The Ōtamahua/Quail Island Ecological Restoration Trust and DOC are working to remove pests, establish native vegetation and eventually re-introduce native wildlife. - Mahinga kai, food gathering was an important activity for maori. what food did they gather from Otamahua? - Māori knew Quail Island as Ōtamahua, the 'place to gather sea-bird eggs'.
- how have introduced species (animals/birds/insects) damaged the environment? • Fire is a real danger – do not take matches or cigarette lighters. • Be careful with the bags you take on the island.. Check them for unwanted stowaways like rodents. • Take all your rubbish home. • Take care when walking. Watch out for holes and tree roots and be cautious when walking
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
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