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Birding Spots around Wellington
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2022 3:35 pm
by ZionCooper
Hi all,
Just wondering if there are any good birding/bird Photography spots around Wellington.
I’m currently planning on doing Zealandia, Otari-Wilton’s Bush, and Pauhatani Reserve.
Thanks, Zion
Re: Birding Spots around Wellington
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2022 6:31 pm
by Oskar
Waikanae sandspit + estuary is my favourite area but it's a bit far from the city. Same for Queen Elizabeth 2 park.
Re: Birding Spots around Wellington
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2022 12:03 pm
by Michael Szabo
Wellington Botanic Garden is also good for forest species and the coast from Island Bay to Owhiro Bay can be good for Reef Herons and passing seabirds that can sometimes include albatrosses and giant petrels (accessible via the #1 bus). Chaffers Marina behind Te Papa can sometimes have resting Spotted Shags and Little Black Shags.
Re: Birding Spots around Wellington
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2022 1:47 pm
by ZionCooper
Thank You
Re: Birding Spots around Wellington
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 2:13 pm
by Michael Szabo
If anyone is interested in finding good birding spites in any part of NZ just go onto eBird and search the hotspots.