We are lucky enough to have the occasional close encounters with wildlife here at Ohiwa. Birds and fish are common, with seals from time to time..
Yesterday, an uncommon fully grown Pygmy Sperm whale measuring around 2.5 meters was found washed up in Ohiwa Harbour. DOC have been unable to determine how it died but samples have been sent off for testing. After samples have been taken, it has been sent to Te Upokorehe hapu where oil, bone and teeth will be used for cultural purposes. It would be great to see a live whale swimming in the harbour sometime. Who knows? Maybe one day...
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Kim
9/5/2018 01:00:07 am
I wonder if they get lost in the harbour? If the sea warms up again like it did last Summer maybe you will see more whales in the harbour.
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