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Dabchicks on dune lakes:
the dune lakes are a haven for wetland bird life.
Ducks resident on the lakes include
the abundant Mallard....more
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Australasian Gannet: One of the Norwest’s
iconic birds is the Australasian Gannet, most often seen at the Takapu Refuge at
the southern end of Muriwai Beach....more |
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Ramsar status for the
Kaipara: The
Kaipara
is the largest
harbour in the Southern Hemisphere and meets many of the criteria set
down by
the Ramsar Convention....more |
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Caspian Tern: these
gregarious, large white terns with black cap and bright red beak, are
the largest of our terns.... more |
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Shorebirds: There
are many shorebirds to be seen along the sandy beaches of the Norwest
coasts. Some of these birds prefer to be down by the tide-line
....more |
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Fairy Tern: the
highly endangered New Zealand Fairy Tern has now been confirmed as a
separate species... more |
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Wetlands in the Norwest:
these areas are vital for many species of shy birds that most people
rarely see, including the Banded Rail....more |
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Fernbirds: Small
populations of Fernbirds are thriving around the Kaipara Harbour, in
areas of salt marsh, near wetlands, and in riparian margins.... more |
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Kaka: residents in the Auckland Region are being asked
to keep an eye out for one of New Zealand’s rare birds
– the Kaka...more |
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Kereru: Kereru are often seen around the
Norwest, feeding in bush reserves, bush remnants, and in gardens....more |
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Tomtit: A
newcomer to the Norwest in recent years is the Tomtit or Miromiro
....more |
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Royal Spoonbill:
An unusual bird that is worth watching
for on the Kaipara Harbour is the Royal Spoonbill....more |
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