News Archive

A message from a friend told of a falcon in central Whanganui city, and from a photo sent we were quickly able to find the spot -a backyard of a … … Continued

I saw in the news a report of a white harrier in the Waitaki Valley, so I decided to go and look for it. I got details of the general … … Continued

For the second time in a couple of years, we've had a white blackbird around Whanganui. Both birds were first seen with just a few white patches, but 12 months … … Continued

Out at Bason Botanic Gardens, nea Whanganui, I came across two kereru, interacting strangely, in a small kowhai. It was behaviour I have never seen before. They were flying at … … Continued

This evening a group of us witnessed the 18th migration of godwit/kuaka AJD. It was an emotional farewell for many of us who for the last six evenings have been … … Continued

31 March 2026 - 8 amThe godwits are still on the estuary this morning. Interesting to see AJD, the other coloured male, and their two large female companions together, washing … … Continued

We are just one week away from the expected departure date of our famous local godwit - AJD. This will be his 18th migration that we know of, on, or … … Continued

The Australasian harrier is a very common bird in New Zealand, frequently seen as we travel through the countryside. I often stop when I see one, but it is usual … … Continued

With migration time nearing it is great to see the male godwits, especially AJD, taking on breeding plumage. This is AJD's 18th summer on the Whanganui Estuary and the fact … … Continued

The last several months I have spent time observing and photographing a dabchick (NZ grebe) family at our local Virginia Lake in Whanganui. Two chicks were seen at first, but … … Continued