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Birds New Zealand - latest regional newsletters

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Birds New Zealand - latest regional newsletters

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The Birds New Zealand Auckland regional programme of activities for the next 6 months in now online with details of upcoming field trips, guided walks, surveys and meetings: https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/news/auckland-newsletter/
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The latest edition of the Birds New Zealand Otago region newsletter has been posted online with news of notable regional bird sightings, reports on recent field trips, the 2024 Royal Spoonbill census plus the branch's action-packed programme of activities for the rest of 2024 including field trips, surveys and speakers: https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... o-2409.pdf

SPECIAL OFFER: new members currently receive a free copy of 'Lost Gold: Ornithology of the Subantarctic Auckland Islands' valued at $55, which includes over 150 colour photos and maps.

Birds New Zealand membership includes:
The quarterly 'Birds New Zealand' A4 colour magazine and acclaimed scientific journal, 'Notornis'
Occasional special editions of 'Notornis' and discounts on books about birds
Opportunities to take part in field trips and surveys, and hear speakers at branch meetings
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (30 May-1 June 2025 in Auckland)

You can join now here: https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/membership/join-now/
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The latest edition of Kuaka, the Birds New Zealand South Auckland region newsletter, has been posted online with a focus on Australasian Bittern Matuku-hurepo, news of notable bird sightings plus the region's full programme of surveys, field trips and meetings for 2024:
https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... F46K1HUfPQ

SPECIAL OFFER: new members currently receive a free copy of 'Lost Gold: Ornithology of the Subantarctic Auckland Islands' valued at $55, which includes over 150 colour photos and maps.

Birds New Zealand membership includes:
The quarterly 'Birds New Zealand' A4 colour magazine and acclaimed scientific journal, 'Notornis'
Occasional special editions of 'Notornis' and discounts on books about birds
Opportunities to take part in field trips and surveys, and hear speakers at branch meetings
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (30 May-1 June 2025 in Auckland)

You can join now here: https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/membership/join-now/
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Birds New Zealand - Wellington regional newsletter

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The latest Birds New Zealand Wellington region newsletter is now online with the latest regional bird news, updates on Banded Dotterels, Little Penguins and North Island Brown Kiwi, and reports on recent speakers (including Colin Miskelly), the regional Royal Spoonbill survey and the last pelagic birdwatching trip. The next meeting will be tomorrow Monday 7th October from 7.30 pm - see the newsletter for more details:
https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... n-2409.pdf

SPECIAL OFFER: new members currently receive a free copy of 'Lost Gold: Ornithology of the Subantarctic Auckland Islands' valued at $55, which includes over 150 colour photos and maps.

Birds New Zealand membership includes:
The quarterly 'Birds New Zealand' A4 colour magazine and acclaimed scientific journal, 'Notornis'
Occasional special editions of 'Notornis' and discounts on books about birds
Opportunities to take part in field trips and surveys, and hear speakers at branch meetings
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (30 May-1 June 2025 in Auckland)

You can join now here: https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/membership/join-now/
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Birds New Zealand - Manawatū regional newsletter

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The latest edition of the Birds New Zealand Manawatū region newsletter has been posted online with news of notable bird sightings, reports on recent speakers and field trips plus the region's upcoming programme of surveys, field trips and meetings:
https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... u-2410.pdf

SPECIAL OFFER: new members currently receive a free copy of 'Lost Gold: Ornithology of the Subantarctic Auckland Islands' valued at $55, which includes over 150 colour photos and maps.

Birds New Zealand membership includes:
The quarterly 'Birds New Zealand' A4 colour magazine and acclaimed scientific journal, 'Notornis'
Occasional special editions of 'Notornis' and discounts on books about birds
Opportunities to take part in field trips and surveys, and hear speakers at branch meetings
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (30 May-1 June 2025 in Auckland)

You can join now here: https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/membership/join-now/
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The latest Birds New Zealand Otago regional newsletter is now online with news of local sightings, fields trips and surveys, including the Royal Spoonbill census, plus the programme of upcoming activities and talks:
https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... o-2410.pdf

SPECIAL OFFER: new members currently receive a free copy of 'Lost Gold: Ornithology of the Subantarctic Auckland Islands' valued at $55, which includes over 150 colour photos and maps.

Birds New Zealand membership includes:
The quarterly 'Birds New Zealand' A4 colour magazine and acclaimed scientific journal, 'Notornis'
Occasional special editions of 'Notornis' and discounts on books about birds
Opportunities to take part in field trips and surveys, and hear speakers at branch meetings
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (30 May-1 June 2025 in Auckland)

You can join now here: https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/membership/join-now/
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Recently the Birds New Zealand Canterbury regional newsletter went up online with news of local rambles, patrols, a banding programme by the Styx Living Laboratory Trust plus the programme of upcoming activities and talks:
https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... y-2411.pdf

Birds New Zealand membership includes:
The quarterly 'Birds New Zealand' A4 colour magazine and acclaimed scientific journal, 'Notornis'
Occasional special editions of 'Notornis' and discounts on books about birds
Opportunities to take part in field trips and surveys, and hear speakers at branch meetings
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (31 May-2 June 2025 in Auckland)

You can join now here: https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/membership/join-now/
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The latest Birds New Zealand Otago and Auckland regional newsletters are now online:
https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... l-2025.pdf
https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... o-2501.pdf
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The latest Birds New Zealand Manawatu and Waikato regional newsletters are now online:
https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... u-2411.pdf
https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... o-2502.pdf
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