If we are able to draw our eyes away from the antics in the sky and look down, we may notice other species emerging. Skinks or mokomoko are also becoming more active as the weather warms. Waiheke is home to three species of skink: moko skink, the copper skink, and the plague skink.
Read MoreWith the constant chatter of tui and the woosh of kererū wings never far from earshot, it’s no surprise that birdlife takes centre stage on Waiheke. But far below the aerial performance of birds, a much smaller and quieter native inhabitant is often hidden in plain view.
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