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In the News (Tue 15 Dec 09)

  
  Karearea - the New Zealand Falcon, Falco novaeseelandiae                     ...
Karearea - the New Zealand Falcon, Falco novaeseelandiae                      
Karearea have little respect for humans with guns, and are more likely than hawks to stand their ground despite uneven competition.
karearea are usually ground nesting, in a scrape or hollow, under logs or overhangs, they use no nesting material, although 'Bush' falcons may nest high in a secure tree fork or clinging epiphyte.
www.badassbees.com /karearea/karearea.html   (2413 words)

  
  Science Fair Projects - Karearea
The Karearea, or New Zealand Falcon, Falco novaeseelandiae, is the Maori name for the New Zealand native falcon, and is frequently mistaken for the larger and more common Harrier Hawk.
A member of the Falconidae bird family, the Karearea is mainly found in heavy bush and the steep high country in the South Island and is rarely seen north of a line through the central area of the North Island.
The Karearea is a Hobby, a bird that is extremely fast and agile in flight.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Karearea   (408 words)

  
 New Zealand Falcon or Karearea
The Karearea, or New Zealand Falcon, Falco novaeseelandiae, is New Zealand's only native falcon, and is frequently mistaken for the larger and more common Swamp Harrier.
A member of the Falconidae bird family, the Karearea is mainly found in heavy bush and the steep high country in the South Island and is rarely seen north of a line through the central area of the North Island.
The Karearea is a hobby, a bird that is extremely fast and agile in flight reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h.
www.avianweb.com /newzealandfalcons.html   (299 words)

  
 Falco novaeseelandiae
Karearea - the New Zealand Falcon, Falco novaeseelandiae: BadAssBees Index Karearea The New Zealand Falcon "Falco novaeseelandiae".
Karearea, The New Zealand Falcon (Falco novaeseelandiae) Describes the breeding and hunting habits of this bird.
Karearea, The New Zealand Falcon (Falco novaeseelandiae) Describes the breeding and hunting habits of this...
www.specieslist.com /endangered/scientific_name/F/Falco_novaeseelandiae.shtml   (3025 words)

  
 Karearea or the New Zeland Falcon (Wild Birds)
The Karearea, or the New Zealand Falcon, Falco novaeseelandiae, is New Zealand’s at most endemic falcon and indeed, the only remaining bird of prey endemic to Fresh Zealand.
A member of the Falconidae bird children, the Karearea is above all bring into being in heavy bush and the steep high homeland in the South Island and is hardly seen boreal of a line through the central area of the Boreal Island.
With a wingspan of as regards 45 cm and weight rarely exceeding 450 g, the Karearea is slightly accomplished division the amount of the Ka-hu, the Swamp Harrier, which it usually attacks on sight.
birds.allaboutthese.org /karearea-new-zeland-falcon   (405 words)

  
 New Zealand
The ribbon is based on a taniko pattern.
Back: New Zealand falcon or karearea is the most fearless of the nation's birds.
An adaptable hunter and a determined solitary predator, it hunts small birds and animals and can attack at speeds of up to 200kph.
www.polymernotes.org /simplified/nzl.htm   (585 words)

  
 Karearea Information
A member of the Falconidae bird family, the Karearea is mainly found in heavy bush and the steep high country in the South Island and is rarely seen north of a line through the central area of the North Island.
Most of its prey is caught on the wing, and it kills with a “tooth” on its beak, unlike other Falconiformes which kill with their feet or claws.
The Karearea features on the reverse of the New Zealand $20 note and has twice been used on New Zealand stamps.
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Karearea   (278 words)

  
 With the hunter and the hunted - 04 Jan 2005 - NZ Herald: New Zealand National news
While karearea are pictured on the back of every $20 note, the loss of vast tracts of their range means they are seldom seen by New Zealanders.
Karearea are not quite that fast but are expert flyers and fiercely territorial.
Karearea swoop on prey from behind a tree or other hiding place or attack from on-high.
www.nzherald.co.nz /index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=9005436   (2023 words)

  
 Native Falcon Nests to Assist Vineyards - Science - RedOrbit   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The endangered New Zealand falcon, or karearea, can reach speeds of over 200kmh as it dives on its prey -- other birds.
Project manager Colin Wynn said up to 15 young falcons would be installed in nests made out of hanging mussel floats this spring, depending on how many suitable birds could be found in the surrounding hills.
DOC senior conservation officer Peter Gaze said approval was required for the project because the karearea was a protected species.
www.redorbit.com /news/science/197578/native_falcon_nests_to_assist_vineyards/index.html   (352 words)

  
 NZ Forestry Bulletin - Latest Bulletin (Forest Enterprises Ltd)
Karearea, the New Zealand falcon, dive-bombs its prey – striking them in the air, or from the air, with its feet.
Thanks to predator control, sympathetic forest management and large open areas of cut-over forest, the highest known population of karearea are in Kaingaroa forest in the central North Island.
But Seaton says karearea are known to have killed fully-grown pheasants and threequarter grown hares.
www.forestenterprises.co.nz /fgen/nzforestrybulletin/nzfb_latest.htm   (6208 words)

  
 Lake Chalice Wines - Artisan Wines From Marlborough, NZ { Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust }
Inspired by the endangered birds' fierce battle, Chris chose a falcon emblem for the fledgling winery he and business partner Phil Binnie were to name Lake Chalice Wines.
Karearea, once the top predator in New Zealand skies, is one of the endangered species the trust is working with.
The unique native bird would have another habitat and its customary prey on starlings, skylarks, finches and other small birds would reduce the damage to ripening grapes around harvest time.
www.lakechalice.co.nz /wingspan.asp   (190 words)

  
 Falcons Martial Arts - What's in the name?
In the Zen Do Kai system, a Third Degree Black Belt is generally awarded the title of Sensei and at this level it is considered that they are starting to put more of their own individuality into the classes they are running.
There were a couple of things I really liked about te karearea compared to some of the other birds.
I did consider calling the club Nga Karearea (Maori for 'the falcons'), but had the horrible feeling that people could make the assumption that because it was about martial arts it must be a Japanese word.
www.falcons.co.nz /name.html   (450 words)

  
 Lake Chalice Wines - Artisan Wines From Marlborough, NZ { Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust }
Inspired by the endangered birds' fierce battle, Chris chose a falcon emblem for the fledgling winery he and business partner Phil Binnie were to name Lake Chalice Wines.
Karearea, once the top predator in New Zealand skies, is one of the endangered species the trust is working with.
As well as helping injured birds, Lake Chalice funds will be used in a captive breeding programme to re-establish wild falcon populations in areas they once inhabited.
www.lakechalice.com /wingspan.asp   (190 words)

  
 Wine on the Web - Best Values
Lake Chalice Wines are based in the Marlborough province at the top of the South Island.
Their emblem, proudly displayed on every bottle, is the New Zealand Falcon also known as the Karearea.
In a country which had no land based mammals prior to the arrival of man, the Karearea was the top predator of the sky.
www.wineontheweb.com /a-z/valuesa-z/valuesa-z_603.html   (131 words)

  
 DNZB / BIOGRAPHY
Eventually the family relocated to Te Karearea, a large house in Greytown, where because of their wealth and generosity, Kaihau and Iraia became popular.
She continued to live at Te Karearea, and maintained a close interest in the business activities of her three sons, who had inherited Iraia's estate of £36,000.
In later years, however, she converted to the Ratana faith and in the late 1920s and 1930s regularly hosted large church gatherings at Te Karearea.
www.dnzb.govt.nz /dnzb/Essay_Body.asp?PersonEssay=3T25&QuickSearch=true   (790 words)

  
 Table of Infestation sites on land not administered by DOC   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Large area of fellfield, snow tussockland, beech forest representative of ED (5f); Cat.B species breed in unit (kea and karearea) (5a)
Regenerating kanuka shrubland, isolated stands of mountain beech; habitat for kea and karearea (4c)
Remove wildings; monitor and remove further infestations; seek to remove seeding trees from adjoining land.
www.doc.govt.nz /templates/openpage.aspx?id=40090   (743 words)

  
 Development of the general-purpose POI server using the XML database
Ryo Kokai is working as chief engineer of the development team for SVG applications and He is also the adviser of various solutions using SVG whose order "SEC"(Systems Engineering Consultants Co.Ltd.) has received.
However, the function to change a data structure may be attached to the general GIS system, it is the function which cannot be ignored.
It is our pleasure if you will choose SEC Co.,LTD. and "Karearea" as your partner when you will construct a system which was introduced this time.
www.svgopen.org /2004/papers/GeneralPurposePOIServer   (2014 words)

  
 A World of Difference - Creating a unique mark in Central Otago, New Zealand
To represent this and our values, the upper part of the symbol's circular form represents a solitary cloud whisked upward against a vast deep blue sky.
The lower form represents both the landscape and the New Zealand native falcon, the Karearea.
In symbolic language, the falcon is associated with noble natured people, strength, bravery, ingenuity and high spirits, evoking freedom and pride as it soars above the golden, contoured land.
www.aworldofdifference.co.nz   (162 words)

  
 "Horrible windmills" = "tourist attraction" | Sir Humphrey's   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Farmer David Argyle said he regularly saw native falcon or karearea in the sky above his farm.
"They are certainly in these ranges at present and as the Aokautere Forest is milled, more karearea can be expected to inhabit the area," Mr Argyle told the hearing.
Turbines kill birds everywhere else they exist - just because bird strikes are not counted in New Zealand doesn't mean turbines don't kill birds, he said.
www.sirhumphreys.com /node/3078   (485 words)

  
 Lake Chalice Wines - Artisan Wines From Marlborough, New Zealand { Welcome }
Founders Chris Gambitsis and Phil Binnie, who were joined in 1998 by winemaker Matt Thomson, share a simple philosophy: to make quality varietal wines from Marlborough grapes.
The Karearea or NZ falcon emblem features on the Lake Chalice Wines' label.
In a land with no native mammals, this rare, endemic raptor has always flown fearlessly above the rest.
www.lakechalice.com   (153 words)

  
 Message Board: Oh yeah the Crusaders rule   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Re: Oh yeah the Crusaders rule [Re: Karearea]
Also heard about the handbags (quite literally) in the bar - allegedly the guy Tana hit burst in to tears when he was hit with the bag.....lmao
The handbag that Umaga wielded and the damaged cellphone are currently for sale on trademe - last time I looked at the highest bid it was $30k
www.newzealandnz.co.nz /discussions/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=UBB49&Number=10238&Searchpage=1&Main=10138&Words=+Karearea&topic=&Search=true   (733 words)

  
 TiZwine.com
In a country who had no land based mammals prior to the arrival of man the Karearea was the top predator of the sky.
Fearless and flying above the rest the Karearea signifies how we feel about our wines.
Situated in the heart of Marlboroughs Wairau Valley but part of an old river course the 27.5 acres (11 hectare) vineyard had been developed in the 1980s only to be abandoned in 1986 as too stony and low yielding.
www.tizwine.com /index.php/ps_pagename/winerydetail/pi_wineryid/185   (196 words)

  
 Karearea Home Page
My home and farm are on the foothills of Mount Pirongia, near Hamilton, and I can often see a Falcon hunting nearby.
My Home is called Karearea, click here to find out a little about it.
Send me a message to my mobile phone, type it in and press Send
karearea.netfirms.com /index.htm   (75 words)

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