Ornithology/Bird Watching
Our information sheet coming soon
Our group meets every second Wednesday of the month, between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm, tides permitting.
Most meetings will involve field trips to various venues mainly on our coastline.
Some meetings will take place in member’s homes.
Check the Group Calendar for specific meeting information
Convenor: Ken CutforthEmail Ken
“Everyone likes birds.
What wild creature is more accessible to our eyes and ears, as close to us and everyone in the world, as universal as a bird?”
Sir David Attenborough
2025 Events
March 13 - Visit to Tawharanui:.
An enthusiastic group of Bird Watchers (and listeners) were not disappointed with our visit to Tawharanui to listen to bird song. The noisiest were the bellbirds korimako although the tui gave them a run for their money! Whiteheads popo kotea, saddlebacks tieke, banded rail moho pereru, (who were more interested in foraging than singing), kereru, whose flight makes a whooshing sound, and a baby takahe honking for its parents, piwakawaka all put on a show, many daring to come on the same eco trail as us. The baby takahe is considered to be the first born in a public place in NZ. For those interested in enjoying such an experience, make sure you go early (before 9.30 am) and walk slowly through the ngahere.
May 26 - Visit to Cue Haven:
Our group was well received by a very hospitable Thomas and Mahurkh. We walked to the top of the 40 acre property “Cue Haven” a thriving, self-sustaining, community native forest reserve with Thomas as a knowledgeable guide.
While bird life was a little scarce on a windy day, the bush restoration and views of the Kaipara were outstanding.
August 13th - Trip to Tawharanui:
Counted/heard 23 species of birds including at least a dozen of big fat kereru.
