Muttonbirding in Southern NZ

Sorry, this event’s been and gone

When:

Tue 17 May ’11, 12:00pm–1:00pm

Where: Dunedin City Library, 230 Moray Pl, Dunedin Show map

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

Admission: Free

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Records and Archives Week 2011

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Lunchtime seminar (2 of 3), in support of Records & Archives Week 2011.

Dr Michael Stevens – “Muttonbirding in Southern NZ”.

An overview of the seasonal harvesting and preservation of juvenile titi (sooty shearwaters) by southern Kai Tahu from the so-called Titi Islands - several dozen islands adjacent to Rakiura/Stewart Island. This activity is commonly known as muttonbirding. The talk will be given by Dr Michael J. Stevens, an historian and a "muttonbirder".

Held in the Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, Dunedin Public Library.

For further information regarding the talks contact Anna Blackman, ph 4798867, anna.blackman@otago.ac.nz.