Bird sanctuary new zealand

A wonderful topic! New Zealand is home to many bird sanctuaries that provide a safe haven for native and migratory birds. Here are some notable bird sanctuaries in New Zealand:

  1. Karori Wildlife Sanctuary (Wellington): A 225-hectare sanctuary that is home to over 400 native birds, including kiwis, kakariki, and tui.
  2. Otago Peninsula Bird Sanctuary (Dunedin): A 12-hectare sanctuary that protects a variety of bird species, including yellow-eyed penguins, little blue penguins, and oystercatchers.
  3. Whanganui National Park Bird Sanctuary (Whanganui): A 1,700-hectare sanctuary that protects a range of bird species, including kiwis, kokako, and whio (blue duck).
  4. Tiritiri Matangi Island Bird Sanctuary (Auckland): A 220-hectare island sanctuary that is home to over 400 native birds, including kiwis, kokako, and takahe.
  5. Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre (Manawatu): A 307-hectare sanctuary that is home to a variety of bird species, including kiwis, kokako, and whio.
  6. Whanganui River Bird Sanctuary (Whanganui): A 1,000-hectare sanctuary that protects a range of bird species, including kiwis, kokako, and whio.
  7. Kapiti Island Bird Sanctuary (Wellington): A 1,800-hectare island sanctuary that is home to over 400 native birds, including kiwis, kakariki, and tui.
  8. Coromandel Peninsula Bird Sanctuary (Coromandel): A 1,000-hectare sanctuary that protects a range of bird species, including kiwis, kokako, and whio.
  9. Tongariro National Park Bird Sanctuary (Taupo): A 1,700-hectare sanctuary that protects a range of bird species, including kiwis, kokako, and whio.
  10. Abel Tasman National Park Bird Sanctuary (Nelson): A 1,200-hectare sanctuary that protects a range of bird species, including kiwis, kakariki, and tui.

These sanctuaries play a crucial role in protecting New Zealand's unique and threatened bird species, and offer visitors the opportunity to see these birds up close and learn about conservation efforts.