Fauna Surveys

Fauna surveys, documentation and distribution mapping is a service provided throughout New Zealand, including rare and secretive species. This has been carried out for many clients, including the Department of Conservation, local government, and corporate businesses.

Avifauna

Avifauna surveys have been undertaken for forest and wetland habitats, including estuarine saltmarsh, and targeted many surveys for kiwi and marsh bird species. Kiwi surveys have been undertaken widely in the North Island.

ducks1 Whio or blue duck
(Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos)
in the upper Tauranga River,
Te Urewera National Park

Bats

Many Bat surveys have been undertaken using automatic bat recorders and hand-held dectectors.

Herpetofauna (Lizards and Frogs)

We have undertaken numerous surveys for  lizards and indigenous frogs

Herpetofauna Small-scaled skink Oligosoma microlepis photo Small-scaled skink
(Oligosoma microlepis)

Fisheries

Electric fishing, spotlight surveys and assessment of aquatic habitats.

Native fish Koaro Galaxias brevipinnis photo
Koaro
(Galaxias brevipinnis)
upper Hautapu River

Invertebrates

Field surveys, data analysis and reporting, including snails.