The Great Outdoors - Peter Langlands | A Gallery from Summer Weekends | RNZ National

Conservationist, forager, angler and former fisheries observer Peter Langlands talks about the many threats to our lakes and waterways. Lynn Freeman asked the Cantabrian how the earthquakes affected Christchurch birds, as there was talk that they left the city.

Peter Langlands on Rangitata researching birds. Photo: Dave Hansford

Bittern in flight

Northern Royal Albatross with primary feathers cutting into water.

Bittern taking off out of a reed bed.

Peter Langlands looking for bittern.

Bittern taking off oi oi bed.

Campbell and Buller's albatross - off Kaikoura.

Buller's albatross.

Working on fishing boats made Peter Langlands aware of New Zealand's special fisheries and their conservation.

Working as a flyfishing guide highlighted Peter Langland's awareness of freshwater conservation.

While fisheries observing Peter saw the first Laysan albatross in New Zealand waters.

Kaikoura is a top place to see a wide range of albatross species.

One of the trawlers Peter Lanland's spent three months observing on.

Working with iwi on a foraging tour.

Italian parsley - Harakeke tie.

Raupo Bay Estuary reeds.

Gathering watercress from a spring creek in Port Underwood - we need a healthy environment for foraging.

Whole baked fish with some wild fennel.

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