Duckling tips

08:00 Wed, 20 Sep

An experienced bird handler is asking anyone who finds abandoned ducklings to be careful with their care. Isabel Harris, of Mahurangi West, says that too...

Plea for pet owner cooperation

08:00 Wed, 5 Oct

The Omaha Shorebird Protection Trust is working with Auckland Council and Landcare Research to monitor a selection of bird nests to confirm the contribution cats...

Minnie myna making waves

09:00 Mon, 29 Aug

If you’re in Wellsford, don’t be alarmed if a small bird with a big beak lands on your shoulder, hops into your car or flies...

Spoonbill sightings

08:00 Wed, 30 Jun

Mahurangi Matters Tossi columnist Jackie Russell snapped this picture of royal spoonbills (kōtuku ngutupapa) at Snells Beach earlier this month. The birds are known to...

DOC seeking information on Whangateau shooting

12:56 Mon, 28 Jun

Kākā are already threatened by loss of habitat and introduced predators. Photo, Sarah Stirrup and DOC. The Department of Conservation is investigating a fatal shooting...

Rare bitterns return thanks to children’s efforts

08:00 Wed, 17 Feb

Children of Tapora School who were part of the final planting last year that saw the completion of the project. Endangered bitterns have returned to...