The latest Birds New Zealand Manawatu region newsletter is now online with news of recent bird sightings, recent bird surveys, trip reports, and branch meetings, plus amazing bird photos and the programme of upcoming activities and meetings.
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The latest edition of the Birds New Zealand Wellington region newsletter is now online with news of recent bird sightings and surveys, and the programme of upcoming talks and activities: https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/.../2025/07/ ... n-2506.pdf
The two maps below show the spread of North Island Brown Kiwi in the Remutaka Forest Park and beyond between 2011-13 and 2024, near Wainuiomata. The black dots are the locations where kiwi were present and the blue line the approximate boundary. This acoustic monitoring survey map was displayed by Susan Ellis, project leader for kiwi monitoring in the Remutaka Conservation Trust, during her talk on this subject to members on 7 April.
SPECIAL OFFER: New members of Birds New Zealand currently receive a free copy of 'New Zealand Seabirds - a natural history' by Kerry-Jayne Wilson, published in 2021 and valued at $50, including over 100 colour photos and maps (while stock last, excl. overseas and family subscriptions).
Birds New Zealand membership includes:
Our 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, hear speakers at branch meetings, and improve your ornithology and birding skills
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (next one will be held in Wanaka, King's Birthday weekend, 30 May-1 June 2026)
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The two maps below show the spread of North Island Brown Kiwi in the Remutaka Forest Park and beyond between 2011-13 and 2024, near Wainuiomata. The black dots are the locations where kiwi were present and the blue line the approximate boundary. This acoustic monitoring survey map was displayed by Susan Ellis, project leader for kiwi monitoring in the Remutaka Conservation Trust, during her talk on this subject to members on 7 April.
SPECIAL OFFER: New members of Birds New Zealand currently receive a free copy of 'New Zealand Seabirds - a natural history' by Kerry-Jayne Wilson, published in 2021 and valued at $50, including over 100 colour photos and maps (while stock last, excl. overseas and family subscriptions).
Birds New Zealand membership includes:
Our 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, hear speakers at branch meetings, and improve your ornithology and birding skills
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (next one will be held in Wanaka, King's Birthday weekend, 30 May-1 June 2026)
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Birds New Zealand - South Auckland newsletter
The latest edition of Kuaka, the Birds New Zealand South Auckland newsletter, is now online with news of recent bird sightings, surveys and talks, and the programme of upcoming activities: https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/.../07/South ... d-2507.pdf
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Birds New Zealand membership includes:
Our 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, hear speakers at branch meetings, and improve your ornithology and birding skills
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (next one will be held in Wanaka, King's Birthday weekend, 30 May-1 June 2026)
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Birds New Zealand membership includes:
Our 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, hear speakers at branch meetings, and improve your ornithology and birding skills
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (next one will be held in Wanaka, King's Birthday weekend, 30 May-1 June 2026)
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The Birds New Zealand Auckland programme of activities for the next 6 months is now online with the schedule of field trips, bird surveys, meetings and speakers: https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... n-2026.pdf
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Birds New Zealand membership includes:
Our 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, hear speakers at branch meetings, and improve your ornithology and birding skills
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (next one will be held in Wanaka, King's Birthday weekend, 30 May-1 June 2026)
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Birds New Zealand membership includes:
Our 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, hear speakers at branch meetings, and improve your ornithology and birding skills
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
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The latest Birds New Zealand Otago regional newsletter is now online with news of recent bird sightings, field trips, surveys and speakers plus the programme of upcoming activities, including planning for the 2026 annual conference to be held in Wanaka on King's Birthday weekend 2026: https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/.../upl.../2 ... o-2507.pdf
SPECIAL OFFER: New members of Birds New Zealand currently receive a free copy of 'New Zealand Seabirds - a natural history' by Kerry-Jayne Wilson, published in 2021 and valued at $50, including over 100 colour photos and maps (while stock last, excl. overseas and family subscriptions).
Birds New Zealand membership includes:
Our 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, hear speakers at branch meetings, and improve your ornithology and birding skills
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (next one will be held in Wanaka, King's Birthday weekend, 30 May-1 June 2026)
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Our 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, hear speakers at branch meetings, and improve your ornithology and birding skills
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (next one will be held in Wanaka, King's Birthday weekend, 30 May-1 June 2026)
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Where did that old image get unearthed from?
Caption disclaimer - it is a Chatham Island snipe I am holding.
Colin
Caption disclaimer - it is a Chatham Island snipe I am holding.
Colin
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I've updated the caption.
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The latest edition of Wrybill, the Birds New Zealand Canterbury regional newsletter, is now online with news of recent bird sightings, field trips, surveys and speakers plus the programme of upcoming activities: https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... y-2508.pdf
SPECIAL OFFER: New members of Birds New Zealand currently receive a free copy of 'New Zealand Seabirds - a natural history' by Kerry-Jayne Wilson, published in 2021 and valued at $50, including over 100 colour photos and maps (while stock last, excl. overseas and family subscriptions).
Birds New Zealand membership includes:
Our 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, hear speakers at branch meetings, and improve your ornithology and birding skills
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (next one will be held in Wanaka, King's Birthday weekend, 30 May-1 June 2026)
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SPECIAL OFFER: New members of Birds New Zealand currently receive a free copy of 'New Zealand Seabirds - a natural history' by Kerry-Jayne Wilson, published in 2021 and valued at $50, including over 100 colour photos and maps (while stock last, excl. overseas and family subscriptions).
Birds New Zealand membership includes:
Our 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, hear speakers at branch meetings, and improve your ornithology and birding skills
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (next one will be held in Wanaka, King's Birthday weekend, 30 May-1 June 2026)
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The latest edition of The Wrybill, the Birds New Zealand Canterbury regional newsletter, is now online with news of recent bird sightings, field trips, surveys and speakers plus the programme of upcoming activities, regional rep Anita Spencer's report and an obituary for Mark McFadden:
https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... y-2508.pdf
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Our 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, hear speakers at branch meetings, and improve your ornithology and birding skills
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (next one will be held in Wanaka, King's Birthday weekend, 30 May-1 June 2026)
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https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... y-2508.pdf
SPECIAL OFFER: New members of Birds New Zealand currently receive a free copy of 'New Zealand Seabirds - a natural history' by Kerry-Jayne Wilson, published in 2021 and valued at $50, including over 100 colour photos and maps (while stock last, excl. overseas and family subscriptions).
Birds New Zealand membership includes:
Our 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, hear speakers at branch meetings, and improve your ornithology and birding skills
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
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Birds New Zealand - latest Otago newsletter
The latest edition of the Birds New Zealand Otago regional newsletter is now online with news of recent bird sightings, field trips, surveys and speakers plus the programme of upcoming activities, details of the 2026 annual conference to be held in Wanaka and an update on the Otago Bittern Project: https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... o-2508.pdf
SPECIAL OFFER: New members of Birds New Zealand currently receive a free copy of 'New Zealand Seabirds - a natural history' by Kerry-Jayne Wilson, published in 2021 and valued at $50, including over 100 colour photos and maps (while stock last, excl. overseas and family subscriptions).
Birds New Zealand membership includes:
Our 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, hear speakers at branch meetings, and improve your ornithology and birding skills
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (next one will be held in Wanaka, King's Birthday weekend, 30 May-1 June 2026)
You can join now here: https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/membership/join-now/
SPECIAL OFFER: New members of Birds New Zealand currently receive a free copy of 'New Zealand Seabirds - a natural history' by Kerry-Jayne Wilson, published in 2021 and valued at $50, including over 100 colour photos and maps (while stock last, excl. overseas and family subscriptions).
Birds New Zealand membership includes:
Our 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, hear speakers at branch meetings, and improve your ornithology and birding skills
Free Birds New Zealand branded sticker and lens cloth
Early bird discount for the annual Birds New Zealand Conference (next one will be held in Wanaka, King's Birthday weekend, 30 May-1 June 2026)
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