Maketu and Little Waihi Update

[Tim Barnard]

Hi
Three Marsh Sandpiper today. Two at Little Waihi and one at the back of Maketu Estuary. One Red-necked Stint and two Little Tern on Pukehina Spit. One Asiatic Whimbrel at Maketu. One Arctic Skua offshore.
Cheers
Tim

[shonibach60]

Hi Tim,

Good to see your updates on Maketu and Little Waihi . I shall be coming from UK to visit my daughter in Mount Manganui next week and will be looking forward to re-visiting these sights for the first time since December 2015.
I would value your advice on the best places to view shorebirds at these two sights. Previously I watched from the playing field at Maketu and the Bledisloe holiday park ( but this was off season ) for Waihi.
I put all my records on e-bird.
Best wishes
John Lewis
Suffolk and Bristol UK

[Tim Barnard]

Sorry John. Great to hear from you. I've been away a bit ... drop me a line 027 475 8979. Happy to touch base.
Cheers
Tim