Oi Monitoring

* All Oi trainee monitors must have their L1 NZNBBS certification.

CHECKLIST

• Headlamp
  
• Spare batteries for headlamp 
• Hi-viz vest
• First aid kit
• Hand sanitiser
• Warm layers
• Water
• Appropriate footwear

LOCATION

Meeting point - Surf club

Monitoring sites - Following the trap lines in the northern area beyond Rangiwhakaomaoma

L1 TRAINING

Training is facilitated by Paul Cumming of Western Bay Wildlife Trust.

Most monitoring activities are done late at night during Oct-Jan between 9pm and midnight.

MAHI

Involves late night visits to the burrows along the north-facing trap lines, checking in on the oi and their chicks.

The track is rugged, requiring agility and balance. Monitors will provide regular surveillance of burrows and reporting, recording basic information about bird welfare.

Monitors are seeking to band chicks, and report on chick health and maturity.

Reporting is recorded manually using a chart provided and regulated by Paul.

Banding mahi is to be recorded and reported to the NZNBBS by Paul.

THREATS

• Cats, stoats and rats
• Landslides
• Food source and parenting
  
• Disease/illness