Return of the Rails: Signs of Recovery on Floreana Island Island Conservation February 27, 2025 The observations Charles Darwin made during his 1835 visit to the Galápagos Islands give us a snapshot of what the archipelago looked like almost 200 years ago. He recorded the presence of a small, secretive bird on Floreana Island: the Galápagos Rail (Laterallus spilonota). After his visit, it was never seen on the island again—until now. … Read More from Return of the Rails: Signs of Recovery on Floreana Island Read Article
Dead Rat Found on Ulva Island Sparks Increased Monitoring Efforts The Southland App February 6, 2025 A dead rat discovered on Ulva Island on January 13 has prompted intensified monitoring efforts on the nature sanctuary, located 780 metres from Stewart Island/Rakiura. … Read More from Dead Rat Found on Ulva Island Sparks Increased Monitoring Efforts Read Article
Polynesian storm-petrel returns home after 100 years Oceanographic January 29, 2025 After a 100-year absence and a concerted restoration project to revive its south Pacific habitat, the endangered Polynesian storm-petrel – a ground nesting seabird – has returned. … Read More from Polynesian storm-petrel returns home after 100 years Read Article
