A month at the Trust (July 2026)
Predator numbers have remained fairly low for the past month. The numbers below are for the period 1 June to 6 July (previous year, same period, in brackets)...
Stoats: 1 (1)
Weasels: 2 (5)
Rats: 39 (21)
Mice: 7 (2)
Feral Cats: 0 (3)
Possums: 5 (3)
Pigs: 1 (0)

Volunteers have put in approx. 65 hours over the last month over all activities.

The Trust continues to remain vigilant for the spread of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) as it crosses the Australian mainland along its southern coastline. From a wildlife point of view, native animals most at risk in NZ are its sea mammals, particularly sea loins, however nobody is sure how it might travel within the country. The primary vector at this stage is Skua and giant Petrels, both of which can be found migrating into the NZ sub-antarctics and areas of the mainland.

Image: Bealey Spur lagoons (Photo - Neville Ross)

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APWT "Out There" Gallery

NZAC volunteers at Bealey Spur hut (Photo - Neville Ross)

Checking traps on BH line (Photo - Neville Ross)

Bealey hut trap-line lookout hill (Photo - Neville Ross)

NZAC volunteers on upgraded Bealey Spur track (Photo - Neville Ross)

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