Hi all,
I was passed this observation yesterday evening by Johannes Fischer. There’s an attached photo and it looks pretty good for a Greenshank to me, white rump with a white extension up the back between the wings.
https://observation.org/waarneming/view/169492874
Greenshank, Wairoa Hawke’s Bay
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Re: Greenshank, Wairoa Hawke’s Bay
This appears to have been near the Wairoa river mouth which is easily accessible just downstream from downtown Wairoa along Kopu rd. About 3 hours after high tide is a great time as most of the waders should be right be the road plus you can easily scope the far side (light best in afternoon/evening). There is also an accessible tidal lagoon west of the mouth.
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Re: Greenshank, Wairoa Hawke’s Bay
Be nice to find this bird again.
Then give it some advice to stay put for the winter and visit the South Island
Then give it some advice to stay put for the winter and visit the South Island
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Re: Greenshank, Wairoa Hawke’s Bay
Is there any news, positive or negative on this bird please.
Cheers, Grahame
Cheers, Grahame
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Re: Greenshank, Wairoa Hawke’s Bay
Hi Grahame,
Not that I know of (I doubt anyone has looked). For anyone interested, our family will be doing a little East Cape roadie in the upcoming school holidays and aim to stay in Wairoa on Easter Saturday. Will be sure to post on our adventures including positive/negative reports on the greenshank. If anyone does make it out there earlier, I'd appreciate a report as well
Russ
Not that I know of (I doubt anyone has looked). For anyone interested, our family will be doing a little East Cape roadie in the upcoming school holidays and aim to stay in Wairoa on Easter Saturday. Will be sure to post on our adventures including positive/negative reports on the greenshank. If anyone does make it out there earlier, I'd appreciate a report as well
Russ
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Re: Greenshank, Wairoa Hawke’s Bay
Watching it now on mud on south side on bend in river
Grahame
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Re: Greenshank, Wairoa Hawke’s Bay
To quote from the Battle of Britain film 'Bloody Marvellous' I'm green with Greenshank envy!
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Re: Greenshank, Wairoa Hawke’s Bay
No sign of bird from 1300 to dusk yesterday, but flew in with some of the Godwits this morning. As can be seen, I am no photographer, but here are two record shots. I have a location map, but cannot put it on, so it you want to see it, please email me.
cheers,
Grahame
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Re: Greenshank, Wairoa Hawke’s Bay
Great stuff Grahame! Glad you guys were able to relocate it so quickly. If only I had the time to twitch it!