The 2018 braided river bird survey for the Makarora River commenced on the 18 October over a period of three days. The survey area begins at Boiler Flat, includes the lower Willkin and finishes at the Makarora delta where the river meets Lake Wanaka. Endangered braided river birds; wrybill, black-fronted tern, black-billed gull, banded dotterel …
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Makarora “welcomed back the birds” last week with two colourful events initiated by Aspiring Biodiversity Trust (ABT) to help raise biodiversity awareness and connect people with nature. The first event was hosted at Makarora School where the “Makarora flock” was created with school children from Makarora and Haast. Students helped decorate template birds to make …
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