Hi All,
Just a quick one if anyone is planning to head to the NZ. We had unfinished
business from a previous trip when we tried to get over to Kapiti Island to
look for Little Spotted Kiwi. We were luckier this time and had two glorious
days there staying at the Kapiti Lodge. Beautiful spot, well run. We had
excellent views of Kiwi whilst spotlighting. Other highlights on the island
were Takahe, Weka, Stitchbird, Saddleback, Kokako heard but not seen.
Second highlight was a pair of Blue Duck up near the Blue Duck
Lodge, Whakahoro. The owners run a tourism operation but are passionate
conservationists and are doing considerable works to control predators on the
river. They kindly gave us directions to the best places to look after having
hung off a few bridges on the way up. Excellent views at the top of a small
waterfall.
Third highlight were the Wrybills at Miranda. We had luck with the tides and a
scope is recommended. The obs. hires them out. We got there at dusk opposite
the obs. and had poor views of a couple on a small lagoon. The following
morning we headed out at dawn to the roost but they were just that little too
far out to get good views. However, on driving along the beach road we spotted
some close in feeding on the falling tide and had excellent views, along with
NZ Dotterel and several other waders (as well as excellent fish and chips!)
Cheers
Debbie
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