by Peter Johnson
There is a serenity to wetlands – a still lagoon, the lonely call of a bittern, rushes stretching to the horizon. They may be less dramatic than some New Zealand landscapes, but they are home to many land birds and rare species, and they are vital for sustaining healthy waterways. Six are now listed as having international importance.
Main image: Canterbury marshland painted by W. Menzies Gibbs
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