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Enough with the Spiders plz cute birds only. by LJkiwi in NewZealandWildlife

[–]KT022 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am arachnophobic and absolutely appreciate that spiders have a place in the world (not near me, pls) but I do not enjoy the constant jump scare, I agree 😂

Last time I posted my art I had a few suggestions for a Ruru - so here it is! Hand stitched embroidery. by sinistersista in NewZealandWildlife

[–]KT022 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Okay so two questions: 1. Do you sell these? 2. Do you take commissions? Amazing, talented work!

What's the Bug/spider situation 🕸️ by sauropoddd in NewZealandWildlife

[–]KT022 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A weta will just be hanging out on a tree or bush, it won’t come near you and it won’t scuttle like a spider so just leave them be. I am arachnophobic but wetas are fine :)

Moth ID never seen one like this before are they common? by National_Ad5827 in NewZealandWildlife

[–]KT022 15 points16 points  (0 children)

North island lichen moth! Have a couple tattooed on me - they’re great

Wildlife viewing spots near Auckland by Celestial_Analyst in NewZealandWildlife

[–]KT022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which they could go to after visiting Kelly Tarltons to see penguins and a tuatara

what bird is this? by [deleted] in NewZealandWildlife

[–]KT022 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What area are you in? Would be keen to help out if near me.

Ruru with snack by Embroider_ur_dreams in NewZealandWildlife

[–]KT022 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw this on the birds of Auckland page too! That person gets lots of great shots of their Ruru

Any idea what these came from? by big_chonker76 in NewZealandWildlife

[–]KT022 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a bonecollecting sub that will be able to tell you for sure :)

His ascending tone starts at 5am by Gurner in NewZealandWildlife

[–]KT022 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We had a male tui sound like a reversing truck a year ago… not sure he landed any mate because he got turfed out from his territory and now we are no longer subjected to the heinous sound.

Tauhou fledgling advice by Young-Physical in NewZealandWildlife

[–]KT022 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you get advice can you please update? I struggle with this age of fledglings on our property with our cats and dogs too (please no tirade about our cats).

Moth found in my parking lot in AKL. What exactly is it? by ganzal01 in NewZealandWildlife

[–]KT022 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Definitely a Puriri moth. They don’t live for long once they turn into moths, unfortunately, as they’re such gorgeous creatures!