Spencer McIntyre

Joined: Apr 24, 2017 Last Active: Mar 27, 2024 iNaturalist NZ Monthly Supporter since December 2020

(he/him)
Most pertinently previous work on seabirds from Aotearoa, especially on kororā

Also research in turloughs, offshore island and coastal habitats, and exploration as a frequent visitor to natural areas wherever I happen to be. Sharing info & research notes on Insta as well @intyrely_eco and board member/lecture host of conservation mental health organisation Lonely Conservationists.

Following & IDing
-Sphenisciformes (Penguins), especially Eudyptula (kororā) and their often-confused taxonomy (see below)
-Seabirds in general, especially Pterodroma (gadfly petrels) and Pelecanoides (kuaka)
-Platalea (Spoonbills)
-Aotearoa birds in general, but don't expect any competence in ducks!

Updating translations and species names for te reo Māori and Gaeilge using available published sources, including:
https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-CheManu-t1-back1-d1-d3.html
https://www.irishwildflowers.ie/index.html

Journal post about proper identification of subspecies within kororā-little penguins (Eudyptula minor)
https://www.inaturalist.org/journal/intyrely_eco/32135-korora-little-penguin-subspecies-identification

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