Trip Report: Trapping in the Andrews Valley
7 May 2016 |
Tramps: George (Environmental Officer), Kerry, Annie, Michael, Alex, Ann
Route: Up and down Andrews Valley
One fine sunny day in May, 6 intrepid CUTC members went off to delicately place eggs in wooden boxes and throw dead animals through the forest.
- Traps checked: 73
- Kills noted: 1 hedgehog (in trap #1)
- Wildlife seen: Pīwakawaka, toutouwai and korimako
- Eggs broken: Numerous
Conclusion: It was a relaxing day wandering through forests and across river flats, and we got to help out the native birds of Aotearoa in the process
Useless stats: ~14.3km total, ~855m ascent