The estuary offers the richest birdlife during the Austral summer when resident waders and waterfowl are joined by others which breed in the northern hemisphere. Resident species include Variable and South Island Pied Oystercatchers, Double-banded Plover, Masked Lapwing, Ruddy Turnstone, Royal Spoonbill, White-faced Heron, Pied Stilt and Paradise Shelduck. The critically endangered Black Stilt is occasionally seen, as are Black/Pied Stilt hybrids. Pied and Little Pied Corrnorant are common, while Spotted and Stewart Island (Foveaux) Shags also occur, but are more easily seen from the Rocks Highway or at Howells Point. Species which migrate to spend the Austral winter here include large numbers of Bar-tailed Godwit, with smaller numbers of Red Knot, Grey-tailed Tattler and other sandpipers.
Visits are most rewarding at low or mid tide when birds feed on the mudflats. If one arrives at high tide, a better strategy may be to head south down the Rocks Highway towards Howells Point. This is not part of the estuary, but easily included in a visit and offers a chance to observe additional species. Sooty species: Sooty Shearwaters, terns, gannets and shags, including the endemic Spotted and Stewart Island Shags might be seen anywhere along this road, with the shearwaters sometimes quite close to the shore.
The easiest starting point is at the Te Hikoi museum next to the bridge in central Riverton. To view the mudflats one can walk, cycle or drive along Bath Road (parallel to Highway 99) for around 1km from the museum to Pitt Road. From here one can continue eastwards to the Te Wai Korai Wetland Reserve, inconspicuously marked on Highway 99. This is a small reserve but the vegetation is suitable for the secretive New Zealand Fernbird, which might be encountered at dawn or dusk.
Another access point is the Cemetery overlook, accessed from Highway 99 northeast of Riverton. A road leads through the cemetery to an overlook above the Aparima River. From here, one can walk south along the Aparima River which is home to species such as Paradise Shelduck and Grey Teal.
The estuary offers the richest birdlife during the Austral summer when resident waders and waterfowl are joined by others which breed in the northern climes.hemisphere. Resident species include Variable and South Island Pied Oystercatchers, Double-banded Plover, Masked Lapwing, Ruddy Turnstone, Royal Spoonbill, White-faced Heron, Pied Stilt and Paradise Shelduck. The critically endangered Black Stilt is occasionally seen, as are Black/Pied Stilt hybrids. Pied and Little Pied Corrnorant are common, while Spotted and Stewart Island (Foveaux) Shags also occur, but are more easily seen from the Rocks Highway or at Howells Point. Species which migrate to spend the Austral winter here include large numbers of Bar-tailed Godwit, with smaller numbers of Red Knot, Grey-tailed Tattler and other sandpipers.
Visits are most rewarding at low or mid tide when birds feed on the mudflats. If one arrives at high tide, a better strategy may be to head south down the Rocks Highway towards Howells Point. This is not part of the estuary, but easily included in a visit and offers a chance to observe additional species. Sooty Shearwaters, terns, gannets and shags, including the endemic Spotted and Stewart Island Shags might be seen anywhere along this road, with the shearwaters sometimes quite close to the shore.
The easiest starting point is at the Te Hikoi museum next to the bridge in central Riverton. To view the mudflats one can walk, cycle or drive along Bath Road (parallel to Highway 99) for around 1km from the museum to Pitt Road. From here one can continue eastwards to the Te Wai Korai Wetland Reserve, inconspicuously marked on Highway 99. This is a small reserve but the vegetation is suitable for the secretive New Zealand Fernbird, which might be encountered at dawn or dusk.
Another access point is the Cemetery overlook, accessed from Highway 99 northeast of Riverton. A road leads through the cemetery to an overlook above the Aparima River. From here, one can walk south along the Aparima River which is home to species such as Paradise Shelduck and Grey Teal.
The estuary offers the richest birdlife during the Austral summer when resident waders and waterfowl are joined by others which breed in northern climes. Resident species include Variable and South Island Pied Oystercatchers, Double-banded Plover, Masked Lapwing, Ruddy Turnstone, Royal Spoonbill, White-faced Heron, Pied Stilt and Paradise Shelduck. The critically endangered Black Stilt is occasionally seen, as are Black/Pied Stilt hybrids. Pied and Little Pied Corrnorant are common, while Spotted and Stewart Island (Foveaux) Shags also occur, but are more easily seen from the Rocks Highway or at Howells Point. Species which migrate to spend the Austral winter here include large numbers of Bar-tailed Godwit, with smaller numbers of Red Knot, Grey-tailed Tattler and other sandpipers.
Visits are most rewarding at low or mid tide when birds feed on the mudflats. If one arrives at high tide, a better strategy may be to head south down the Rocks Highway towards Howells Point. This is not part of the estuary, but easily included in a visit and offers a chance to observe additional species. Sooty Shearwaters, terns, gannets and shags, including the endemic Spotted and Stewart Island Shags might be seen anywhere along this road, with the shearwaters sometimes quite close to the shore.
The easiest starting point is at the Te Hikoi museum next to the bridge in central Riverton. One To view the mudflats one can walk, cycle or drive along Bath Road (parallel to Highway 99) for around 1km from the museum to Pitt Road. From here one can continue eastwards to the Te Wai Korai Wetland Reserve, inconspicuously marked on Highway 99. This is a small reserve but the vegetation is suitable for the secretive New Zealand Fernbird, which might be encountered at dawn or dusk.
Another access point is the Cemetery overlook, accessed from Highway 99 northeast of Riverton. A road leads through the cemetery to an overlook above the Aparima River. From here, one can walk south along the Aparima River which is home to species such as Paradise Shelduck and Grey Teal.
The estuary offers the richest birdlife during the Austral summer when resident waders and waterfowl are joined by others which breed in northern climes. Resident species include Variable and South Island Pied Oystercatchers, Double-banded Plover, Masked Lapwing, Ruddy Turnstone, Royal Spoonbill, White-faced Heron, Pied Stilt and Paradise Shelduck. The critically endangered Black Stilt is occasionally seen, as are Black/Pied Stilt hybrids. Pied and Little Pied Corrnorant are common, while Spotted and Stewart Island (Foveaux) Shags also occur, but are more easily seen from the Rocks Highway or at Howells Point. Species which migrate to spend the Austral winter here include large numbers of Bar-tailed Godwit, with smaller numbers of Red Knot Knot, Grey-tailed Tattler and Grey-tailed Tattler.
other sandpipers.
Visits are most rewarding at low or mid tide when birds feed on the mudflats. If one arrives at high tide, a better strategy may be to head south down the Rocks Highway towards Howells Point. This is not part of the estuary, but easily included in a visit and offers a chance to observe additional species. Sooty Shearwaters, terns, gannets and shags, including the endemic Spotted and Stewart Island Shags might be seen anywhere along this road, with the shearwaters sometimes quite close to the shore.
The easiest starting point is at the Te Hikoi museum next to the bridge in central Riverton. One can walk, cycle or drive along Bath Road (parallel to Highway 99) for around 1km from the museum to Pitt Road. From here one can continue eastwards to the Te Wai Korai Wetland Reserve, inconspicuously marked on Highway 99. This is a small reserve but the vegetation is suitable for the secretive New Zealand Fernbird, which might be encountered at dawn or dusk.
Another access point is the Cemetery overlook, accessed from Highway 99 northeast of Riverton. A road leads through the cemetery to an overlook above the Aparima River. From here, one can walk south along the Aparima River which is home to species such as Paradise Shelduck and Grey Teal.
The estuary offers the richest birdlife during the Austral summer when resident waders and waterfowl are joined by others which breed in northern climes. Resident species include Variable and South Island Pied Oystercatchers, Double-banded Plover, Masked Lapwing, Ruddy Turnstone, Royal Spoonbill, White-faced Heron, Pied Stilt and Paradise Shelduck. The critically endangered Black Stilt is occasionally seen, as are Black/Pied Stilt hybrids. Pied and Little Pied Corrnorant are common, while Spotted and Stewart Island (Foveaux) Shags also occur, but are more easily seen from the Rocks Highway or at Howells Point. Species which migrate to spend the Austral winter here include large numbers of Bar-tailed Godwit, with smaller numbers of Red Knot and Grey-tailed Tattler.
Visits are most rewarding at low or mid tide when birds feed on the mudflats. If one arrives at high tide, a better strategy may be to head south down the Rocks Highway towards Howells Point. This is not part of the estuary, but easily included in a visit and offers a chance to observe additional species. Sooty Shearwaters, terns, gannets and shags, including the endemic Spotted and Stewart Island Shags might be seen anywhere along this road, with the shearwaters sometimes quite close to the shore.
The easiest starting point is at the Te Hikoi museum next to the bridge in central Riverton. One can walk, cycle or drive along Bath Road (parallel to Highway 99) for around 1km from the museum to Pitt Road. From here one can continue eastwards to the Te Wai Korai Wetland Reserve, inconspicuously marked on Highway 99. This is a small reserve but the vegetation is suitable for the secretive New Zealand Fernbird, which might be encountered at dawn or dusk.
Another access point is the Cemetery overlook, accessed from Highway 99 northeast of Riverton. A road leads through the cemetery to an overlook above the Aparima River. From here, one can walk south along the Aparima River which is home to species such as Paradise Shelduck and Grey Teal.
The estuary offers the richest birdlife during the Austral summer when resident waders and waterfowl are joined by others which breed in northern climes. Resident species include Variable and South Island Pied Oystercatchers, Double-banded Plover, Masked Lapwing, Ruddy Turnstone, Royal Spoonbill, White-faced Heron, Pied Stilt and Paradise Shelduck. The critically endangered Black Stilt is occasionally seen, as are Black/Pied Stilt hybrids. Pied and Little Pied Corrnorant are common, while Spotted and Stewart Island Shags also occur, but are more easily seen from the Rocks Highway or at Howells Point. Species which migrate to spend the Austral winter here include large numbers of Bar-tailed Godwit, with smaller numbers of Red Knot and Grey-tailed Tattler.
Visits are most rewarding at low or mid tide when birds feed on the mudflats. If one arrives at high tide, a better strategy may be to head south down the Rocks Highway towards Howells Point. This is not part of the estuary, but easily included in a visit and offers a chance to observe additional species. Sooty Shearwaters, terns, gannets and shags, including the endemic Spotted and Stewart Island Shags might be seen anywhere along this road, with the shearwaters sometimes quite close to the shore.
The easiest starting point is at the Te Hikoi museum next to the bridge in central Riverton. One can walk, cycle or drive along Bath Road (parallel to Highway 99) for around 1km from the museum to Pitt Road. From here one can continue eastwards to the Te Wai Korai Wetland Reserve, inconspicuously marked on Highway 99. This is a small reserve but the vegetation is suitable for the secretive New Zealand Fernbird, which might be encountered at dawn or dusk.
Another access point is the Cemetery overlook, accessed from Highway 99 northeast of Riverton. A road leads through the cemetery to an overlook above the Aparima River. From here, one can walk south along the Aparima River which is home to species such as Paradise Shelduck and Grey Teal.
The estuary offers the richest birdlife during the Austral summer when resident waders and waterfowl are joined by others which breed in northern climes. Resident species include Variable and South Island Pied Oystercatchers, Double-banded Plover, Masked Lapwing, Ruddy Turnstone, Royal Spoonbill, White-faced Heron, Pied Stilt and Paradise Shelduck. The endangered Black Stilt is occasionally seen, as are Black/Pied Stilt hybrids. Pied and Little Pied Corrnorant are common, while Spotted and Stewart Island Shags also occur, but are more easily seen from the Rocks Highway or at Howells Point. Species which migrate to spend the Austral winter here include large numbers of Bar-tailed Godwit, with smaller numbers of Red Knot and Grey-tailed Tattler.
Visits are most rewarding at low or mid tide when birds feed on the mudflats. If one arrives at high tide, a better strategy may be to head south down the Rocks Highway towards Howells Point. This is not part of the estuary, but easily included in a visit and offers a chance to observe additional species. Sooty Shearwaters, terns, gannets and shags, including the endemic Spotted and Stewart Island Shags might be seen anywhere along this road, with the shearwaters sometimes quite close to the shore.
The easiest starting point is at the Te Hikoi museum next to the bridge in central Riverton. One can walk, cycle or drive along Bath Road (parallel to Highway 99) for around 1km from the museum to Pitt Road. From here one can continue eastwards to the Te Wai Korai Wetland Reserve, inconspicuously marked on Highway 99. This is a small reserve but the vegetation is suitable for the secretive New Zealand Fernbird, which might be encountered at dawn or dusk.
Another access point is the Cemetery overlook, accessed from Highway 99 northeast of Riverton. A road leads through the cemetery to an overlook above the Aparima River. From here, one can walk south along the Aparima River which offers is home to species such as Paradise Shelduck and Grey Teal.
The estuary offers the richest birdlife during the Austral summer when resident waders and waterfowl are joined by others which breed in northern climes. Resident species include Variable and South Island Pied Oystercatchers, Double-banded Plover, Masked Lapwing, Ruddy Turnstone, Royal Spoonbill, White-faced Heron, Pied Stilt and Paradise Shelduck. The endangered Black Stilt is occasionally seen, as are Black/Pied Stilt hybrids. Pied and Little Pied Corrnorant are common, while Spotted and Stewart Island Shags also occur, but are more easily seen from the Rocks Highway or at Howells Point. Species which migrate to spend the Austral winter here include large numbers of Bar-tailed Godwit, with smaller numbers of Red Knot and Grey-tailed Tattler.
Visits are most rewarding at low or mid tide when birds feed on the mudflats. If one arrives at high tide, a better strategy may be to head south down the Rocks Highway towards Howells Point. This is not part of the estuary, but easily included in a visit and offers a chance to observe additional species. Sooty Shearwaters, terns, gannets and shags, including the endemic Spotted and Stewart Island Shags might be seen anywhere along this road, with the shearwaters sometimes quite close to the shore.
The easiest starting point is at the Te Hikoi museum next to the bridge in central Riverton. One can walk, cycle or drive along Bath Road (parallel to Highway 99) for around 1km, arriving at PItt 1km from the museum to Pitt Road. From here one can continue eastwards to the Te Wai Korai Wetland Reserve, inconspicuously marked on Highway 99. This is a small reserve but the vegetation is suitable for the secretive New Zealand Fernbird, which might be encountered at dawn or dusk.
Another access point is the Cemetery overlook, accessed from Highway 99 northeast of Riverton. A road leads through the cemetery to an overlook above the Aparima River. From here, one can walk south along the Aparima River which offers species such as Paradise Shelduck and Grey Teal.
The estuary offers the richest birdlife during the Austral summer when resident waders and waterfowl are joined by others which breed in northern climes. Resident species include Variable and South Island Pied Oystercatchers, Double-banded Plover, Masked Lapwing, Ruddy Turnstone, Royal Spoonbill, White-faced Heron, Pied Stilt and Paradise Shelduck. The endangered Black Stilt is occasionally seen, as are Black/Pied Stilt hybrids. Pied and Little Pied Corrnorant are common, while Spotted and Stewart Island Shags also occur, but are more easily seen from the Rocks Highway or at Howells Point. Species which migrate to spend the Austral winter here include large numbers of Bar-tailed Godwit, with smaller numbers of Red Knot and Grey-tailed Tattler.
Visits are most rewarding at low or mid tide when birds feed on the mudflats. If one arrives at high tide, a better strategy may be to head south down the Rocks Highway towards Howells Point. This is not part of the estuary, but easily included in a visit and offers a chance to observe additional species. Sooty Shearwaters, terns, gannets and shags, including the endemic Spotted and Stewart Island Shags might be seen anywhere along this road, with the shearwaters sometimes quite close to the shore.
The easiest starting point is at the Te Hikoi museum next to the bridge in central Riverton. One can walk, cycle or drive along Bath Road (parallel to Highway 99) for around 1km, arriving at PItt Road. From here one can continue eastwards to the Te Wai Korai Wetland Reserve, inconspicuously marked on Highway 99. This is a small reserve but the native vegetation is suitable for the secretive New Zealand Fernbird, which might be encountered at dawn or dusk.
Another access point is the Cemetery overlook, accessed from Highway 99 northeast of Riverton. A road leads through the cemetery to an overlook above the Aparima River. From here, one can walk south along the Aparima River which offers species such as Paradise Shelduck and Grey Teal.
The estuary offers the richest birdlife during the Austral summer when resident waders and waterfowl are joined by others which breed in northern climes. Resident species include Variable and South Island Pied Oystercatchers, Double-banded Plover, Masked Lapwing, Ruddy Turnstone, Royal Spoonbill, White-faced Heron, Pied Stilt, Stilt and Paradise Shelduck. The endangered Black Stilt is occasionally seen, as are Black/Pied Stilt hybrids. Pied and Little Pied Corrnorant are common, while Spotted and Stewart Island Shags also occur, but are more easily seen from the Rocks Highway or at Howells Point. Species which migrate to spend the Austral winter here include large numbers of Bar-tailed Godwit, with smaller numbers of Red Knot and Grey-tailed Tattler.
Visits are most rewarding at low or mid tide when birds feed on the mudflats. If one arrives at high tide, a better strategy may be to head south down the Rocks Highway towards Howells Point. This is not part of the estuary, but easily included in a visit and offers a chance to observe additional species. Sooty Shearwaters, terns, gannets and shags, including the endemic Spotted and Stewart Island Shags might be seen anywhere along this road, with the shearwaters sometimes quite close to the shore.
The easiest starting point is at the Te Hikoi museum next to the bridge in central Riverton. One can walk, cycle or drive along Bath Road (parallel to Highway 99) for around 1km, arriving at PItt Road. From here one can continue eastwards to the Te Wai Korai Wetland Reserve, inconspicuously marked on Highway 99. This is a small reserve but the native vegetation is suitable for New Zealand Fernbird, which might be encountered at dawn or dusk.
Another access point is the Cemetery overlook, accessed from Highway 99 northeast of Riverton. A road leads through the cemetery to an overlook above the Aparima River. From here, one can walk south along the Aparima River which offers species such as Paradise Shelduck and Grey Teal.
The estuary offers the richest birdlife during the Austral summer when resident waders and waterfowl are joined by others which breed in northern climes. Resident species include Variable and South Island Pied Oystercatchers, Double-banded Plover, Masked Lapwing, Ruddy Turnstone, Royal Spoonbill, White-faced Heron, Pied Stilt, Paradise Shelduck. The endangered Black Stilt is occasionally seen, as are Black/Pied Stilt hybrids. Pied and Little Pied Corrnorant are common, while Spotted and Stewart Island Shags also occur, but are more easily seen from the Rocks Highway or at Howells Point. Species which migrate to spend the Austral winter here include large numbers of Black-tailed Bar-tailed Godwit, with smaller numbers of Red Knot and Grey-tailed Tattler.
Visits are most rewarding at low or mid tide when birds feed on the mudflats. If one arrives at high tide, a better strategy may be to head south down the Rocks Highway towards Howells Point. This is not part of the estuary, but easily included in a visit and offers a chance to observe additional species. Sooty Shearwaters, terns, gannets and shags, including the endemic Spotted and Stewart Island Shags might be seen anywhere along this road, with the shearwaters sometimes quite close to the shore.
The easiest starting point is at the Te Hikoi museum next to the bridge in central Riverton. One can walk, cycle or drive along Bath Road (parallel to Highway 99) for around 1km, arriving at PItt Road. From here one can continue eastwards to the Te Wai Korai Wetland Reserve, inconspicuously marked on Highway 99. This is a small reserve but the native vegetation is suitable for New Zealand Fernbird, which might be encountered at dawn or dusk.
Another access point is the Cemetery overlook, accessed from Highway 99 northeast of Riverton. A road leads through the cemetery to an overlook above the Aparima River. From here, one can walk south along the Aparima River which offers species such as Paradise Shelduck and Grey Teal.
The estuary offers the richest birdlife during the Austral summer when resident waders and waterfowl are joined by others which breed in northern climes. Resident species include Variable and South Island Pied Oystercatchers, Double-banded Plover, Masked Lapwing, Ruddy Turnstone, Royal Spoonbill, White-faced Heron, Pied Stilt, Paradise Shelduck. The endangered Black Stilt is occasionally seen, as are Black/Pied Stilt hybrids. Pied and Little Pied Corrnorant are common, while Spotted and Stewart Island Shags also occur, but are more easily seen on from the Rocks Highway or at Howells Point. Species which migrate to spend the Austral winter here include large numbers of Black-tailed Godwit, with smaller numbers of Red Knot and Grey-tailed Tattler.
Visits are most rewarding at low or mid tide when birds feed on the mudflats. If one arrives at high tide, a better strategy may be to head south down the Rocks Highway towards Howells Point. This is not part of the estuary, but easily included in a visit and offers a chance to observe additional species. Sooty Shearwaters, terns, gannets and shags, including the endemic Spotted and Stewart Island Shags might be seen anywhere along this road, with the shearwaters sometimes quite close to the shore.
The easiest starting point is at the Te Hikoi museum next to the bridge in central Riverton. One can walk, cycle or drive along Bath Road (parallel to Highway 99) for around 1km, arriving at PItt Road. From here one can continue eastwards to the Te Wai Korai Wetland Reserve, inconspicuously marked on Highway 99. This is a small reserve but the native vegetation is suitbel suitable for New Zealand Fernbird Fernbird, which might be encountered at dawn or dusk.
dusk.
Another access point is the Cemetery overlook, accessed from Highway 99 northeast of Riverton. A road leads through the cemetery to an overlook above the Aparima River. From here, one can walk south along the Aparima River which offers species such as Paradise Shelduck and Grey Teal.
The estuary offers the richest birdlife during the Austral summer when resident waders and waterfowl are joined by others which breed in northern climes. Resident species include Variable and South Island Pied Oystercatchers, Double-banded Plover, Masked Lapwing, Ruddy Turnstone, Royal Spoonbill, White-face White-faced Heron, Pied Stilt, Paradise Shelduck. The endangered Black Stilt is occasionally seen, as are Black/Pied Stilt hybrids. Pied and Little Pied Corrnorant are common, while Spotted and Stewart Island Shags also occur, but are more easily seen on the Rocks Highway or at Howells Point. Species which migrate to spend the Austral winter here include large numbers of Black-tailed Godwit, with smaller numbers of Red Knot and Grey-tailed Tattler.
Visits are most rewarding at low or mid tide when birds feed on the mudflats. If one arrives at high tide, a better strategy may be to head south down the Rocks Highway towards Howells Point. This is not part of the estuary, but easily included in a visit and offers a chance to observe additional species. Sooty Shearwaters, terns, gannets and shags, including the endemic Spotted and Stewart Island Shags might be seen anywhere along this road, with the shearwaters sometimes quite close to the shore.
The easiest starting point is at the Te Hikoi museum next to the bridge in central Riverton. One can walk, cycle or drive along Bath Road (parallel to Highway 99) for around 1km, arriving at PItt Road. From here one can continue eastwards to the Te Wai Korai Wetland Reserve, inconspicuously marked on Highway 99. This is a small reserve but the native vegetation is suitbel for New Zealand Fernbird which might be encountered at dawn or dusk.
The estuary offers the richest birdlife during the Austral summer when resident waders and waterfowl are joined by others which breed in northern climes. Resident species include Variable and South Island Pied Oystercatchers, Double-banded Plover, Masked Lapwing, Ruddy Turnstone, Royal Spoonbill, White-face Heron, Pied Stilt, Paradise Shelduck. The endangered Black Stilt is occasionally seen, as are Black/Pied Stilt hybrids. Pied and Little Pied Corrnorant are common, while Spotted and Stewart Island Shags also occur, but are more esaily easily seen on the Rocks Highway or at Howells Point. Species which migrate to spend the Austral winter here include large numbers of Black-tailed Godwit, with smaller numbers of Red Knot and Grey-tailed Tattler.
Visits are most rewarding at low or mid tide when birds feed on the mudflats. If one arrives at high tide, a better strategy may be to head south down the Rocks Highway towards Howells Point. This is not part of the estuary, but easily included in a visit and offers a chance to observe additional species. Sooty Shearwaters, terns, gannets and shags, including the endemic Spotted and Stewart Island Shags might be seen anywhere along this road, with the shearwaters sometimes quite close to the shore.
The estuary offers the richest birdlife during the Austral summer when reidnets resident waders and waterfowl are joined by others which breed in northern climes. Resident speics species include Variable and South Island PIed Pied Oystercatchers, Double-banded Plover, Masked Lapwing, Ruddy Turnstone, Royal Spoonbill, White-face Heron, Pied Stilt, Paradise Shelduck. The endangered Black Stilt is occasionally seen, as are Black/Pied Stilt hybrids. Pied and LItte Little Pied Corrnorant are common, while Spotted and Stewart Island Shags also occur, but are more esaily seen on the Rocks Higway Highway or at Howells Point. Species which migrate to spend the Austral winter here include large numbers of Black-tailed Godwit, with smaller numerbs numbers of Red Knot and Grey-tailed Tattler.
Visits are most rewarding at low or mid tide when birds feed on the mudflats.
The estuary offers the richest birdlife during the Austral summer when reidnets waders and waterfowl are joined by others which breed in northern climes visit.
climes. Resident speics include Variable and South Island PIed Oystercatchers, Double-banded Plover, Masked Lapwing, Ruddy Turnstone, Royal Spoonbill, White-face Heron, Pied Stilt, Paradise Shelduck. The endangered Black Stilt is occasionally seen, as are Black/Pied Stilt hybrids. Pied and LItte Pied Corrnorant are common, while Spotted and Stewart Island Shags also occur, but are more esaily seen on the Rocks Higway or at Howells Point. Species which migrate to spend the Austral winter here include large numbers of Black-tailed Godwit, with smaller numerbs of Red Knot and Grey-tailed Tattler.
Visits are most rewarding at low or mid tide when birds feed on the mudflats.
The estuary offers the richest birdlife during the Austral summer when waders which breed in northern climes visit.
Visits are most rewarding at low or mid tide when birds feed on the mudflats.
