Tune into Nature

Host: Karthic SS
Categories: Science and Medicine
Languages: English

Otago Access Radio
Produced By: OAR FM Dunedin
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Meet some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique wildlife and listen to the stories of the kaitiaki, the people working to protect nature. This unique series features natural soundscapes recorded in wild places. Funded by Te Tahua Taiao Ngā Taonga - Lottery and Environment and Heritage Fund and supported by Science Communication at University of Otago.

All Episodes

Tune into Nature - 16-11-2024 - S3 - EP6 - Protecting NZ Sealions - Part 2

Published: 16/11/2024 9:00 a.m.

S3 - EP6 - Protecting NZ Sealions - Part 2 of Protecting Sea Lions -We head out to Dunedin's wild beaches to talk to researchers, rangers and volunteers on what they are doing to make things better for the world's rarest Sea Lions. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Tune into Nature - 02-11-2024 - S3 - EP5 - Protecting NZ Sealions - Part 1

Published: 02/11/2024 9:00 p.m.

S3 - EP5 - Protecting NZ Sealions - Part 1 - Sea Lions are slowly making a comeback to the NZ coast in the past few decades. We head out to Dunedin's wild beaches to talk to researchers, rangers and volunteers on what they are doing to make things better for the world's rarest Sea Lions. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Tune into Nature - 19-10-2024 - S3 - EP4 - Declining Nationally, Thriving Here - Red-billed Gulls of Otago

Published: 19/10/2024 9:00 a.m.

Declining Nationally, Thriving Here - Red-billed Gulls of Otago - Red-billed Gulls are in decline across Aotearoa, but things are different in Otago. Tag along as we head out to one of the largest Red-billed Gull Colonies on Taiaroa Head with Dr. Chris Lalas, who has been studying these birds in the region for over three decades. Please contact if you spot nesting Red-Billed Gulls in urban areas - Facebook- Tune into Nature, or email tuneintonatureshow@gmail.com This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Tune into Nature - 05-10-2024 - S3 - EP3 - Tackling a Tricky Predator in a Unique Seabird Colony - Sooty Shearwaters

Published: 05/10/2024 9:00 a.m.

Tackling a Tricky Predator in a Unique Seabird Colony - Earlier this year, a ferret attack wiped out over 40 Tītī Sooty Shearwater Chicks in a rare colony on mainland New Zealand. Francesca Cunnighame and the team from Forest and Bird are working to counter this. Listen in to find out more . Featuring- Francesca Cunninghame, Forest and Bird, Dunedin. Graeme Loh, Nature Conservationist, Dunedin https://forestandbird.org.nz/projects/bring-back-seabirds-otago. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Tune into Nature - 21-09-2024 - S3 - EP2 - Counting Spoonbills - Will the Trends Continue

Published: 21/9/2024 9:00 a.m.

S3 - EP2 - Counting Spoonbills: Will the Trends Continue? - While many of New Zealand’s native wetland birds are in decline, there's a relative newcomer that’s been thriving… Tag along into the Te Waihora lake, as Birds NZ members go on a nationwide spoonbill census. Guests - Anita Spencer, Josh Overend, Megan Farley, Kenny Rose. https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/contact/ This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz