Strange Violet
@strangeviolet.bsky.social
Wildlife Conservation, Cinema, Indie Music, Photography, Science, and random other stuff.
MDANT
MDANT
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Yesterday we found juvenile female #kakapo Ongaonga on a nest on Pukenui/Anchor Island. At just under 4 years old (her hatch day is 12th Feb), she's the youngest female ever recorded nesting. Today we also found Matilda nesting - she's just 2 days older. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
February 9, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Yesterday we found juvenile female #kakapo Ongaonga on a nest on Pukenui/Anchor Island. At just under 4 years old (her hatch day is 12th Feb), she's the youngest female ever recorded nesting. Today we also found Matilda nesting - she's just 2 days older. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
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The latest #kakapo breeding update, from the Anchor "fridge". #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds #parrots
February 3, 2026 at 8:19 AM
The latest #kakapo breeding update, from the Anchor "fridge". #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds #parrots
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If anyone wants to see a livestream of a #kakapo on their nest, then Rakiura is back on her nest NOW. #kakapo2026 #conservation
www.youtube.com/live/BfGL7A2...
www.youtube.com/live/BfGL7A2...
Kākāpō Cam: Rakiura the kākāpō – 2026 nest
YouTube video by Department of Conservation
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January 23, 2026 at 8:55 AM
If anyone wants to see a livestream of a #kakapo on their nest, then Rakiura is back on her nest NOW. #kakapo2026 #conservation
www.youtube.com/live/BfGL7A2...
www.youtube.com/live/BfGL7A2...
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Three more #kakapo matings last night: Tumeke + Te Atapo on Whenua Hou, and Kotahitanga mated with both Marama and Kohengi on Anchor. Mating with different males substantially increases the likelihood of clutch fertility: peerj.com/articles/146.... Here's Te Atapo booming. #conservation #parrots
January 16, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Three more #kakapo matings last night: Tumeke + Te Atapo on Whenua Hou, and Kotahitanga mated with both Marama and Kohengi on Anchor. Mating with different males substantially increases the likelihood of clutch fertility: peerj.com/articles/146.... Here's Te Atapo booming. #conservation #parrots
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It's started! The 2026 #kakapo breeding season is under way, with the first nest found on Whenua Hou today. Pearl is on two eggs. #conservation #parrots #birds
January 8, 2026 at 2:30 AM
It's started! The 2026 #kakapo breeding season is under way, with the first nest found on Whenua Hou today. Pearl is on two eggs. #conservation #parrots #birds
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild.
Sperm Whale
Orca
Three toed sloth
Kiwi
Koati
Sperm Whale
Orca
Three toed sloth
Kiwi
Koati
ntroduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Moose
Manta Rey
Flying bats
Tenrec
Coyote
Moose
Manta Rey
Flying bats
Tenrec
Coyote
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Bison
Chipmunk
Tommy Lee
Barracuda
Bald Eagle
Bison
Chipmunk
Tommy Lee
Barracuda
Bald Eagle
November 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild.
Sperm Whale
Orca
Three toed sloth
Kiwi
Koati
Sperm Whale
Orca
Three toed sloth
Kiwi
Koati
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Saturday Sweetness. Photograph image by Daniel J. Cox. @danieljcox.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Saturday Sweetness. Photograph image by Daniel J. Cox. @danieljcox.bsky.social
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Sad to report that we've lost another #kakapo, and a particularly significant one. Solstice was the last kākāpō rediscovered, found on Rakiura in 1997. She died on the weekend as a result of complications from the #disease cloacitis. There are now 237 kākāpō left. #conservation #parrots #birds
October 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Sad to report that we've lost another #kakapo, and a particularly significant one. Solstice was the last kākāpō rediscovered, found on Rakiura in 1997. She died on the weekend as a result of complications from the #disease cloacitis. There are now 237 kākāpō left. #conservation #parrots #birds
Safe and content.
September 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Safe and content.
They're nocturnal, they're flightless and they're the world's heaviest parrot. Sadly they're also critically endangered with only 242 left.
With a new breeding season there's new hope.
blog.doc.govt.nz/2025/06/27/k...
With a new breeding season there's new hope.
blog.doc.govt.nz/2025/06/27/k...
Kākāpō breeding season 2026 |
After a four-year wait, the Kākāpō Recovery team is thrilled that breeding will return in 2026. Together with our Treaty Partner Ngāi Tahu and National Partner Meridian Energy, we’re preparin…
blog.doc.govt.nz
June 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
They're nocturnal, they're flightless and they're the world's heaviest parrot. Sadly they're also critically endangered with only 242 left.
With a new breeding season there's new hope.
blog.doc.govt.nz/2025/06/27/k...
With a new breeding season there's new hope.
blog.doc.govt.nz/2025/06/27/k...
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Introducing the latest in luxury hydration: Liquid Chemtrails.
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And today only: Get a free aluminium foil hat with every 6-pack. Don't miss out!
June 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Introducing the latest in luxury hydration: Liquid Chemtrails.
And today only: Get a free aluminium foil hat with every 6-pack. Don't miss out!
And today only: Get a free aluminium foil hat with every 6-pack. Don't miss out!
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👀🚨 The largest shopping mall in Rongjiang County, Guizhou, China, along with its underground garages and basement, was severely flooded today following heavy rainfall.
Southwest China has suffered from torrential rains, causing severe flooding across the region.
Southwest China has suffered from torrential rains, causing severe flooding across the region.
June 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM
👀🚨 The largest shopping mall in Rongjiang County, Guizhou, China, along with its underground garages and basement, was severely flooded today following heavy rainfall.
Southwest China has suffered from torrential rains, causing severe flooding across the region.
Southwest China has suffered from torrential rains, causing severe flooding across the region.
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👀 More video of the largest shopping mall in Rongjiang County, Guizhou, China, flooding today 😱
June 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM
👀 More video of the largest shopping mall in Rongjiang County, Guizhou, China, flooding today 😱
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A chilling World Goth Day to all.🖤#worldgothday
youtu.be/iTJF0uE2LOg?...
youtu.be/iTJF0uE2LOg?...
Bela Lugosi's Dead by bauhaus live on Riverside
YouTube video by sagethebastard
youtu.be
May 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM
A chilling World Goth Day to all.🖤#worldgothday
youtu.be/iTJF0uE2LOg?...
youtu.be/iTJF0uE2LOg?...
A film that takes place where you're from.
OK, this may be stretching things a little bit but many scenes including this were shot in the area I grew up in.
OK, this may be stretching things a little bit but many scenes including this were shot in the area I grew up in.
April 17, 2025 at 5:40 AM
A film that takes place where you're from.
OK, this may be stretching things a little bit but many scenes including this were shot in the area I grew up in.
OK, this may be stretching things a little bit but many scenes including this were shot in the area I grew up in.
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This is what a critically endangered Red Wolf looks like. If we work together, we can save them 🐺
nywolf.org
nywolf.org
April 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
This is what a critically endangered Red Wolf looks like. If we work together, we can save them 🐺
nywolf.org
nywolf.org
Happy Tuesday to all.
February 18, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Happy Tuesday to all.
If you see this, quote post with a beach photo from your gallery.
Waikanae Beach, New Zealand
Waikanae Beach, New Zealand
February 13, 2025 at 11:37 PM
If you see this, quote post with a beach photo from your gallery.
Waikanae Beach, New Zealand
Waikanae Beach, New Zealand
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"Rob's in the garden doing some sort of craft work with the kids."
January 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"Rob's in the garden doing some sort of craft work with the kids."
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1920s Universal Sweetheart toaster.
January 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
1920s Universal Sweetheart toaster.
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Brace, brace, brace...
...for 4 more years of absolute comedy gold.
...for 4 more years of absolute comedy gold.
January 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Brace, brace, brace...
...for 4 more years of absolute comedy gold.
...for 4 more years of absolute comedy gold.
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Nothing is more American than banning TikTok before AR-15s
January 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Nothing is more American than banning TikTok before AR-15s