Hutton's shearwaters are a globally endangered seabird that breed at just two sites in the Seaward Kaikoura mountains. The report summarizes current knowledge of population trends 10 years after an intensive study.
This study of rock wren in Henderson Basin, Kahurangi National Park continues on from earlier work in the late 1980s. Predator trapping, banding and observation of the rock wren population began in 2000.
This report documents the history of threatened bird species, and one threatened bat species, recorded within the Nelson Lakes area over the past 150 years (including locally extinct species).
A guide to birds you might see in the Ahuriri Estuary in Napier.
A guide to the native bird life in Arthur's Pass National Park.
This is a series of posters which contain a heap of fun facts about whio under the title 'We're not quackers'.
Review a report on the translocation of Chatham Island snipe.
New Zealand's braided rivers are special environments. Much of the wildlife adapted to live in them is unique and many are threatened with extinction.
Shorebirds (Order Charadriiformes) have been counted at high tide roosts on harbours, estuaries and beaches in the Bay of Plenty since 1970. Twice yearly (summer and winter) counts started in 1984 and continue today.
This paper documents the effect of mustelid control on South Island kaka (Nestor meridionalis) nesting success and recruitment in the Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project, Nelson Lakes National Park from 1997-2006.
Progress report on the Egmont National Park blue duck programme.
The kakī/black stilt visitor hide is a great place to see one of New Zealand's rarest birds up close.
This brochure provides information on Hutton's shearwater, the work DOC is doing to protect this nationally endangered species, and how you can help.
This is a guiding document to assist agencies, community groups and landowners involved in kiwi and kiwi habitat protection in the greater Kaitaia Area.
This brochure provides information on river-nesting seabirds, why their habitat is so important, threats facing them and what the public can do to help their conservation.
The northern New Zealand dotterel is an endangered species found only in New Zealand. It was once wide-spread and common but there are only about 1700 birds left.
DOC in partnership with Newmont Waihi Gold (NWG) actively manages New Zealand dotterel on the Coromandel Peninsula.
One of the key components leading up to and during the NZ dotterel breeding season is intensive predator control around the nesting habitat and surrounding area.
This brochure provides information on New Zealand fairy tern/tara-iti, the work DOC is doing to protect New Zealand's rarest bird, and how you can help.
Read the recovery plan for the New Zealand fairy tern/tara-iti - New Zealand's rarest indigenous breeding bird.
North Island robin, or toutouwai, is a small inquisitive bird, characterised by an upright stance and beautiful song. It is bold and fearless and will approach humans with curiosity.
This document will guide landowners, community groups and other parties interested in the recovery of pāteke.
Learn about seabird species, particularly albatross and petrel, that are under threat from some commercial fishing operations.
This is the operational plan 2009 - 2014 for the Retaruke and Manganui o te Ao Rivers whio security site.
With around 375 birds left in 2011, rowi are the rarest of the world's five species of kiwi. This title unfortunately earns them a place on the 'nationally critical' list.
Find out about the threat dogs pose to kiwi in Northland and how you can help our kiwi.
This publication is a stocktake of kiwi conservation in New Zealand: progress with kiwi, who's doing the work, and what the future holds for our national icon.
Technical report No 4, Securing blue duck in the Central North Island, 2007-2008
This report presents 2008/09 results of securing whio/blue duck in the Manganui o te Ao River.
This report presents the results of the whio monitoring and predator control completed in the Manganui o te Ao and Retaruke Rivers Security Site for the 2009/10 season.
Review a report on the translocation of Snares Island snipe from North East Island to Putauhinu Island in the Titi Island group in 2005.
The Southern Seabird Solutions Trust factsheets offer students an opportunity to explore the lives of seabirds.
This survey compares data to a previous one done over the summer of 1999/2000 to estimate the population in a number of the rivers in the north west catchments of Kahurangi National Park.
View the strategic plan for Northland brown kiwi, 2010-2019 and beyond.
View the strategic plan for western brown kiwi, 2011-2021.
North Island robin/toutouwai are returning to the Coromandel. Learn about the 'Toutouwai - Robin's Return' project which involves DOC, Moehau Environment Group, iwi and the local community.
Read a report about the re-establishment of bellbirds and whitehead on Mana Island, near Wellington.
Read a report about the re-establishment of a fluttering shearwater colony on Mana Island, near Wellington.
These factsheets give advice on what to plant in order to attract native birds into your garden and the months of the year when New Zealand plants provide food for native birds.
A list of what to plant the lower North Island each month in order to attract native birds into your garden.
Read Whangarei Kiwi Sanctuary annual reports.
Read the recovery plan for whio/blue duck. Active management is needed to ensure the species' long-term survival.
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