Nature sounds

Date: 6 Sep 1983 - 7 Sep 1983 - 06 Sep 1983 - 07 Sep 1983

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-066

Description: Two tracks: male and female adults, walking around enclosures, roosting on perches, feeding from metal trays; Lake Pukepuke, near Himatangi Beach; birds in netting runs surrounded by young pine plantation. Track 1: distance 2m; background from coast, blackbird, thrush; weather fine, light NW wind, 11 deg C; recorded 6 Sep 1983, 1830 hrs. Track 2: little background noise; weather fine calm 13 deg C; recorded 7 Sep 1983, 0835 hrs. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1636 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 2 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue cards 186. Search dates: 1983

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-168

Description: Magpies and rooks at roost at Patara, Eketahuna. Date and track duration(s) unknown Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1750 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s).

Date: 11 Jun 1986

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-104

Description: Territory call in answer to tape of own calls, moving between perches; distance 4-5m; Pureora Forest Park, Tunawaea Stream (same site as track 8 on tape 82/5, recorded 17 Jun 1986); background robin (loud), tui, whitehead; weather very cold and frosty, fine calm. Track 9 in North Island kokako series. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1672 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue cards 371. Search dates: 1986

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-106

Description: No details - title from tape case Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1674 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other no catalogue card.

Date: 19 Feb 1994 - 14 Sep 1994

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-105

Description: Two tracks: Track 10: Adult pair, communicating calls and answering tapes, moving through trees; distance 20-50m; Waimana Valley, on ridge, tawa forest; background tuis, occasional wind; weather fine warm, slight NE breeze; recorded 19 Feb 1994, 1030 hrs. Track 11: Adult pair, territory calls and communicating; flying between song perches and giving calls; distance various from 10m; Pukapuka Trig, Hunua Range, mixed broadleaf forest; background wind on vegetation; weather fine cloudy cool, moderate SW wind; recorded 14 Sep 1994, 1700 hrs. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1673 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 2 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue cards 371. Search dates: 1994

Date: 22 Aug 1984

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-107

Description: Herd of calves and adults, standing in group awaiting morning feeding out of hay; distance 20m; Tiritirimatangi Peninsula, Kawhia Harbour; background topdressing plane; weather fine cool, gusty W wind. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1675 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue card Farm cattle. Search dates: 1984

Date: 24 Aug 1984 - 5 Feb 1988 - Dec 1989 - 01 Dec 1989

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-108

Description: Three tracks: Track 1: Pair of adults, territory calls, female answers with softer call; sitting on song perches; distance 15m; Tiritirimatangi Point, Kawhia; bush covered point on harbour; background some wind and raindrops; weather fine cool, fresh NW wind, rain started near end of track; recorded 24 Aug 1984. Track 2: Young in nest hole, calling for food; alarm calls of parent; distance 1 ft; Commins Rd, Onerahi, Whangarei; pururi tree; background traffic; weather fine mild; recorded 5 Feb 1988. Track 3: Adult pair, territory calls, female answers with slower call; moving between trees; distance 10-30m; Waterfall Valley, Shakespear Park; mixed puriri taraire forest; background faint stream noise, cicadas; weather fine cool calm; recorded Dec 1989, 1000 hrs. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1676 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 3 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue cards 326. Search dates: 1984 - 1989

Date: 30 Jan 1983 - 23 Apr 1983

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-003

Description: Locality Kapiti Island. Three tracks: Track 1: Male adult; locality track 47 in study area in vicinity of summit Tuteremoana; on valley side sloping east, mixed broadleaf forest; answered whistled calls by Rogan Colbourne; ran along track towards caller and gave calls recorded; weather fine, mild with light NW wind; volume high; no intrusive background noise, kakas calling in distance; duration 1m 20 s; recorded 30 Jan 1983, 2200 hrs. Track 2: Pair of adults; locality track 46 approx. 100 metres down from grass area; tawa forest with Macropiper excelsum, Geniostoma lugustrifolia in understory, crown fern (Blechnum discolor) in ground cover; territory calls; moving around territory giving calls (2 separate call periods separated by 5 mins); calls at moderate level; weather fine calm 11 deg; duration 1m 15s; recorded 23 Apr 1983 2100 hrs. Track 3: Male adult; locality track 46 100 metres from grassed area; tawa forest with Macropiper excelsum, Geniostoma lugustrifolia in understory, crown ferns in ground cover; moving around territory giving calls and feeding; distance 10m; recorded 23 Apr 1983. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1588 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 3 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue cards 13. Search dates: 1983

Date: 1 Feb 1983 - 12 Aug 1983 - 13 Aug 1983 - 01 Feb 1983

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-004

Description: Adults. Four tracks: Track 1: Territory call; locality Kapiti Island, vicinity of Red Whare, path to summit, mixed broadleaf forest; bird sitting in top of kamahi tree; distance 12m; some noise from seashore, saddleback calls, bellbird alarm, weka, slight handling noise; weather fine mild, no wind; recorded 1 Feb 1983, 1530 hrs. Tracks 2-4 locality Maud Island, Pelorus Sound; garden lawns and vegetation around homestead. Track 2: Territory calls; sitting in lacebark tree giving song (early in season so on a reduced scale and low volume); distance 10m; pigeon flies overhead (wing noise), blowflies pass; weather fine calm 12 deg; recorded 12 Aug 1983, 1535 hrs. Track 3: Contact call to other flock members; sitting in kaikomako tree on edge of upper lawn; distance 6m; slight sea noise from below; weather fine calm 12 deg; recorded 12 Aug 1983, 1540 hrs. Track 4: Contact and other communicating calls with rest of silvereye flock members; occasional short songs; sitting in kaikomako tree on edge of lawn and feeding on insects in tree; distance 5m; slight sea wash from beach below, boat passes island in distance, blowflies, sparrows; weather fine calm 14 deg; recorded 13 Aug 1983, 0900 hrs. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1589 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 4 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue cards 357. Search dates: 1983

Date: 1 Feb 1983 - 3 Feb 1983 - 20 Jul 1983 - 01 Feb 1983

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-005

Description: Three tracks: Adult males; territory calls. Track 1: flying between perches and giving calls; distance 6-12m; Kapiti Island; background slight sea noise, some kaka; weather fine mild calm; recorded 1 Feb 1983, 1500 hrs. Track 2: flying between perches and giving calls; distance 5-7m; Kapiti Island; background slight handling noise, bellbird; weather fine calm mild; recorded 3 Feb 1983 0800 hrs. Track 3: pair feeding and moving about aviary, male giving calls; distance 2m; Mt Bruce bush aviary; weather fine calm 10 deg; 20 July 1983, recorded 1100 hrs. Species now known as Creadion carunculatus rufusater. Other Titles - Sound recordings of North Island saddleback, Creadion carunculatus rufusater Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1590 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 3 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue cards 372a. Search dates: 1983

Date: 30 Jan 1983 - 3 Feb 1983 - 4 Feb 1983 - 28 Jul 1983

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-002

Description: Five tracks: Territory calls Tracks 1-4: Kapiti Island; weather fine calm mild. Track 1: Adult male, on perch; distance 10m; background slight wind noise, some mic handling noise; recorded 30 Jan 1983, 1100 hrs. Track 2: Adult, moving between perches; distance 8-10m; background slight sea and handling noise; recorded 3 Feb 1983, 1100 hrs. Track 3: Adults, moving between feeding station; background bellbird, distant black-backed gulls; recorded 3 Feb 1983, 1200 hrs. Track 4: Adult, on song perches; distance 10-20m; background some handling noise; recorded 4 Feb 1983, 1400 hrs. Track 5: Adult group, feeding in canopy when disturbed; distance 6-10m; Wainuiomata, Bruce's Track; background NI tomtit, stream; weather fine calm 8 deg; recorded 28 July 1983. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1587 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 5 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue card 347. Search dates: 1983

Date: 4 Feb 1983 - 04 Feb 1983

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-006

Description: Adult; alarm call at presence of recordist; locality Wharekohu Bay, Kapiti Island; grassed flat with bush patches around edge of swamp; sitting in tree; distance 10m; bellbirds calling nearby; weather fine calm mild; time 0900 hrs; stereo. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1591 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue card 310. Search dates: 1983

Date: 30 Jan 1983

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-001

Description: Adults; territory calls; locality Kapiti Island, ridge top with mixed broadleaf forest and patches of cleared grassland regenerating into forest; weather fine, occasional NW wind gusts, mild; calling from tree tops in well concealed positions; high originating volume level; some microphone handling noise. Two tracks: Track 2: 0945 hrs; locality kiwi study area near caravan base; subject distance 10 metres; some rustle of wind in vegetation, distant light plane. Track 3: 1015 hrs; locality head of Te Rere Valley; subject distance 30-100 metres; whiteheads near at start; atmosphere tape with long-tailed cuckoos predominant. Recorded by - John Kendrick Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1586 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 2 event(s). 10 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue cards 316. Search dates: 1983

Date: 10 Oct 1985

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-010

Description: Adults; morning chorus, some good flight noise; locality Waikakaho village site, Marlborough; level site above Waikakaho stream, beech forest with some podocarps and undergrowth; sitting on song perches and moving about; distance various; some song thrush and silvereyes; weather cool, calm, fine; time 0530 hrs. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1574 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue cards 359. Search dates: 1985

Date: 18 Mar 1983 - 23 Apr 1983 - 20 Jul 1983

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-017

Description: Four tracks: Track 1: territory call; locality Ngamanu Trust Sanctuary, Waikanae; grove of tawa and kahikatea trees beside no. 2 pond at end of circular track; sitting in kahikatea tree; SH1 traffic noise in background; weather fine mild calm; recorded 18 Mar 1983, 2130 hrs. Track 2: adult, territory call; locality Kapiti Island Wildlife Service base for kiwi research, path to caravan on top of knoll; mixed broadleaf forest; sitting in trees giving calls; distance 20m; slight background noise; weather calm fine 10 deg C; recorded 23 Apr 1983, 1820 hrs. Track 3: adult female; reaction to presence of observer; locality Mt Bruce Native Bird Reserve, Welch Aviary; sitting in cover; distance 6m; slight noise of stream; weather fine cold calm; recorded 20 July 1983, 10.45 am. Track 4: hunting call; locality Mt Bruce Native Bird Reserve, path alongside kiwi enclosure near bridge to Welch Aviary; sitting in tree; distance 6m; stream noise; weather fine calm 5 deg C; recorded 20 July 1983, 2000 hrs. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1601 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 4 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue cards 318. Search dates: 1983

Date: Feb 1974 - 01 Feb 1974

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-007

Description: Adults; alarm and communicating; locality Little Barrier Island, on summit track 300ft ASL; mixed broadleaf forest with some kanuka; sitting in trees beside track; distance 6m; cicadas and bellbirds in background, some handling noise; weather fine warm calm; recorded 0800 hrs. Mono tape Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1592 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue card 310. Search dates: 1974

Date: 4 Feb 1983 - 15 Oct 1984 - 1 Nov 1984 - 04 Feb 1983

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-014

Description: Four tracks: Track 1: adults, calls reaction to presence of recordist; locality Kapiti Island, Wharekohu, southern end of island; rocky bay to west of Wharekohu, gulls nesting on a small stack a few yards from shore; sitting on nests or perching nearby, occasional short flights over colony; distance 10m; weather fine mild calm; recorded 4 Feb 1983. Tracks 2-4: South East (Rangatira) Island, Chatham group. Track 2: adult pair, reaction to recordist; locality north landing wave platform, rocky shore; standing beside nest site (no eggs laid yet); distance 7m; slight sea noise; weather fine cool, W wind; recorded 15 Oct 1984, 1230 hrs. Track 3: adults in nesting colony (20), reaction to recordist; locality west landing, rocky headland; gulls standing beside nest sites; distance 6m; some white-fronted tern calls from nearby; weather fine cool, W wind; recorded 15 Oct 1984, 1400 hrs. Track 4: adults at breeding colony; territory calls; locality Maggie's lookout near west landing; rocky shore; sitting or flying round colony; sound of sea, white-fronted terns in background; weather cool cloudy, fresh SW wind; recorded 1 Nov 1984, 0830 hrs. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1598 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 4 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue cards 279. Search dates: 1983 - 1984

Date: Sep 1980 - 01 Sep 1980

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-008

Description: Adults; communicating within group; locality Little Barrier Island, summit track 400ft ASL; mixed broadleaf forest; sitting 15ft above track; distance 5m; weather fine mild calm; recorded 0900 hrs. Mono tape Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1593 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue card 310. Search dates: 1980

Date: 1 Feb 1983 - 6 Aug 1983 - 14 Nov 1984 - 4 May 1985 - 7 Mar 1986 - 01 Feb 1983 - 07 Mar 1986

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-009

Description: Track 1: Adult; alarm calls; locality Kapiti Island, on summit track close to Red Whare, in mixed broadleaf forest; making short flights from perch to perch, slight handling, sea and black backed gulls noise; distance 6-8m; weather fine mild calm; recorded 1 Feb 1983, 1600 hrs. Track 2: Adult; territory calls; locality York Bay, top of Latham Road; suburban settlement with introduced and native vegetation; bird sitting in young Pinus radiata, flew between song perches when its song was played back; some background from sea; distance 5m; weather fine cool calm; recorded 6 Aug 1983, 0700 hrs. Track 3: Morning chorus of adults; locality Kapiti Island behind Red Whare, native forest; giving song from surrounding forest; slight sea noise, kaka, tui, bantams; distance to 40m; weather fine mild, light NW wind; recorded 14 Nov 1984, 0445 hrs. Track 4: Male adult; locality Kapiti Island, track at base of hill, Rangitira Flat near picnic area; mixed regenerating forest; giving calls from perch; distance 4m; weather fine cool, light SW wind; recorded 4 May 1985, 1100 hrs. Track 5: Male adults; locality Codfish Island, near East Hutt, low scrub on edge of podocarp forest; moving around area; distance 6m; weather fine calm mild; recorded 7 Mar 1986, 0920 hrs. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1594 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 5 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue cards 359. Search dates: 1983 - 1986

Date: 1 Feb 1983 - 16 Mar 1983 - 01 Feb 1983

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-023

Description: Two tracks: Track 1: Kapiti Island, steep hilside on east side of island, pukatea grove on McKenzie Track; whiteheads predominate, also weka, robin, tui and bellbird; weather fine calm mild; recorded 1 Feb 1983, 1200 hrs. Track 2: Ngamanu Trust Sanctuary, Waikanae; swamp forest containing kahikatea, pukatea, Eugenia maire with dense understory, damp forest floor; grey warbler, tui and fantail, with fainter calls of starling, silvereye and magpie; weather fine calm mild; recorded 16 Mar 1983, 1100 hrs. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1607 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 2 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see card catalogue - habitat (atmosphere). Search dates: 1983