26 Apr 2025

Noel Hyde: the native barn owl

From Saturday Morning, 9:45 am on 26 April 2025

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The barn owl is New Zealand's newest native raptor, but what impact do they have on our native species? Rotorua's Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre is undertaking research to better understand the barn owls' role in our environment.

Noel Hyde is one of New Zealand's most well-respected wildlife taxidermists and previous Chair of Wingspan. In 2018, Noel was awarded Member of the New Zealand Order of merit (MNZM) for services to wildlife conservation and research taxidermy.

Noel Hyde Photo: Supplied

Noel Hyde is one of New Zealand's most well-respected wildlife taxidermists. In 2018, he was awarded Member of the New Zealand Order of merit (MNZM) for services to wildlife conservation and research taxidermy. Noel speaks with Susie.

 

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