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In Whanganui's main street, around the Countdown area, there is a mostly white blackbird. It has been seen over the last couple of months and is actually a very attractive … … Continued

Last year we had a great kaka hunt with many successful encounters. And, this year, they are back again. A gardener at Bason Botanic Gardens let us know that she … … Continued

During winter we have lots of kingfishers on the Whanganui River Estuary, feeding on crabs, that seem abundant. Driving my 4x4 along the estuary I can approach the birds closely, … … Continued

We recently had two gull-billed terns visit the Whanganui River Estuary, for a few days. The birds were reported so I went searching. With just minutes of daylight remaining, I … … Continued

Each year, for six months, NZ is host to the Australian breeding Cattle Egrets. They arrive here, in small numbers, during May, and stay until around late October. We are … … Continued

Over the last several months it has been very enjoyable to be able to visit the night herons at Upokongaro, near Whanganui. Never before have we been able to follow … … Continued

Marsh crakes are a member of the rail family, and are mostly found in the South Island. However, they are a tiny, very cryptic bird, and not easily found and … … Continued

Update - 25 March 2023I have had word back this afternoon from Dr Jesse Conklin, at Foxton, (the godwit researcher from the Netherlands who is there during March working for … … Continued

It has been good to visit the Whanganui River Estuary every couple of days and observe how the godwit flagged AJD has changed his plumage and is now showing the … … Continued

After observing the Nankeen Night Heron for many years at Upokongaro, we have, this year, for the first time, found nests and eggs. They are a very rare bird in … … Continued