Tui Ridge

Tui Ridge is the name of the property where we'll be putting down 500 pheasants early in the New Year. As with other syndicates I'm involved with, a fair bit of work is required to get things ship shape. Today's mission had 3 main objectives; firstly to clear a fallen tree from one of the access tracks, second to block off a culvert and reflood an old ponded area, and finally to get some traps in place to begin the predator killing operation.

Committee Meeting

The tree wasn't a little puppy either...

Andy... nothing else to say really

A couple of hours of sawing and lifting and she was cleared. The property has tons of potential.

There are a good number of wild birds (pheasants) present, along with quail and ducks in a few wet spots. Great property and an exciting prospect.

After we'd finished up, Matt and I headed over the Hapuakohe's to the swamp. Dad met us at the landing and we nipped in for a look. The ponds looked primo, no weed issues at all and dark clean water. With the willows in full leaf it looked stunning. A can of beans and a beer for lunch (it was by now persisting down outside) and we headed for home.

A great although somewhat wet day.