But you know that last shot... I'm pretty sure it was taken in New Zealand. The flower? Russell lupin, which is not a native species and is unfortunately implicated in the decline of some rare native birds. Some people who thought they were pretty spread them all around the high country and now everyone thinks they were always there.
You’re right! The amazing shot is from NZ. Thanks for the information though. Curious to know how is the flower causing a decline in the species of the bird you mentioned. Is it because these flowers replaced some native flora which was essential for these birds or something else is also at play?
The flowers have been taking over the habitat, which is open riverbeds, known as braided river beds. I think that the clumps of flowers support higher numbers of (introduced) predators which eat the birds.
Great collection.
But you know that last shot... I'm pretty sure it was taken in New Zealand. The flower? Russell lupin, which is not a native species and is unfortunately implicated in the decline of some rare native birds. Some people who thought they were pretty spread them all around the high country and now everyone thinks they were always there.
I can't deny, though, they are very pretty.
You’re right! The amazing shot is from NZ. Thanks for the information though. Curious to know how is the flower causing a decline in the species of the bird you mentioned. Is it because these flowers replaced some native flora which was essential for these birds or something else is also at play?
The flowers have been taking over the habitat, which is open riverbeds, known as braided river beds. I think that the clumps of flowers support higher numbers of (introduced) predators which eat the birds.