Hi all,
While taking part in the Birds NZ shorebird census this morning, me, Ian Smith and Erin Pointon found a Hudsonian Godwit at Porangahau, towards the Northern end of the beach.
Ian thinks it might be a first rcord for the region? I can't remember any from this part of the world.
cheers
Hudsonian Godwit - Hawkes Bay
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Re: Hudsonian Godwit - Hawkes Bay
Hi all,
It turns out that there was a previous HB record for the species, but it was 28 yeras ago, so I hope to be forgiven for not remembering that!
cheers
It turns out that there was a previous HB record for the species, but it was 28 yeras ago, so I hope to be forgiven for not remembering that!
cheers
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Re: Hudsonian Godwit - Hawkes Bay
Great sighting Sav and team! Wonder if that was the bird seen at the Hokitika rivermouth? Although I suspect it’s headed south somewhere. Hopefully it’s the start of a good wader season to come.