In Episode 21 of The Seed Pod. guest Oscar Thomas and I kōrero about some of the unique manu/birds found here in Aotearoa/NZ. Oscar shares captivating tales of his encounters with rare bird species, including the majestic Tokoraki/King penguin, and his thrilling adventures with Kōkako, Kākāpō, and seabirds. He also offers insights into his journey as an author, with his latest work, "A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of New Zealand 2nd edition," now available. Oscar takes us on a virtual tour of some incredible wildlife hotspots... and he unveils his bird of choice for the Bird of the Century competition!