WWBT, Auckland

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Hamish Johnston
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Re: WWBT, Auckland

Postby Hamish Johnston » Tue Nov 05, 2024 6:51 pm

Was just after high tide today
OwenM
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Re: WWBT, Auckland

Postby OwenM » Sat Nov 16, 2024 2:09 pm

Saw it today right on high tide(11:00a.m) roosting on the small wharf at wattle farm with the red billed and black billed gulls that were constantly harassing it. Dipped on Kōtuku
hayden
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Re: WWBT, Auckland

Postby hayden » Sun Dec 29, 2024 12:41 pm

5th time lucky I finally saw the wwbt this morning at high tide. Some guys had a remote controlled petrol powered speed boat which I assumed would scare the bird off, but when they started it up the bird actually flew closer and appeared to briefly chase the boat around?

And as a bonus the kotuku was also at the pond across the road
PeterdeJongh
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Re: WWBT, Auckland

Postby PeterdeJongh » Sat Jan 04, 2025 3:07 pm

WWBT was present roosting with gulls on 03/01/25. Kotuku also present foraging on the ponds.
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naturespotter
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Re: WWBT, Auckland

Postby naturespotter » Sun Jan 12, 2025 9:46 pm

WWBT seen today.
phil hammond
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Re: WWBT, Auckland

Postby phil hammond » Sun Jan 19, 2025 5:05 pm

Wasn't there when I first arrived at high tide just after 3pm, but must have flown in shortly after and was with one of the gull flocks on the southern bank at 3.30 today
Andrew Rousell
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Re: WWBT, Auckland

Postby Andrew Rousell » Mon Jan 20, 2025 4:55 pm

Seen today at 3:40pm. Arrived and parked at far end and seen straight away at entrance in front of playground with gulls. Flew off as I was walking down. I stayed around for a while but it didn't return.
Will try again tomorrow, hopefully get photos.

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