More links and websites
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Birds
On the Department of Conservation site, this section features an A–Z of native birds, and other detailed information.
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Birds New Zealand
Birds New Zealand (the Ornithological Society of New Zealand) fosters the study, knowledge and enjoyment of birds. The site links to publications and has information on studies and activities.
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Miranda Shorebird Centre
The Miranda Shorebird Centre, on the Firth of Thames, is the focus of migratory bird and shorebird studies. The site has information about wading birds and updates on bird sightings and their movements.
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New Zealand birding network
This site has photographs of many of New Zealand’s land and sea birds, and an interactive map of birdwatching tour operators.
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New Zealand birds and birding
This site includes a section on birding, with maps and directions. It als has stories and artwork relating to New Zealand birds, and many useful links.
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New Zealand Birds Online
This website contains detailed information on all New Zealand bird species, including extinct and fossil species, searchable by name. It also contains a photographic key to guide bird identification.
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Nga Manu Nature Reserve
Nga Manu near Waikanae offers a good opportunity to observe native birds, and the site has an excellent set of bird images which can be downloaded for non-commercial use.
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Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand
This conservation society has over 40 branches nationwide. It organises trips and talks, children’s programmes and conservation and restoration projects. The site has a section on where to see birds.
More suggestions and sources
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Chambers, Stuart. Birds of New Zealand: locality guide. 3rd ed. Orewa: Arun Books, 2009.
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Heather, Barrie D., and Hugh A. Robertson. The field guide to the birds of New Zealand. Rev. ed. Auckland: Viking, 2005.
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Robertson, C. J. R. , P. Hyvönen, M. J. Fraser, and C. R. Pickard. Atlas of bird distribution in New Zealand 1999–2004. Wellington: Ornithological Society of New Zealand, 2007.
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Moon, Geoff. Reed field guide to the birds of New Zealand. Rev. ed. Auckland: Reed, 1998.
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Orbell, Margaret. Birds of Aotearoa. Auckland: Reed, 2003.
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Parkinson, Brian. Field guide to New Zealand seabirds. Auckland: New Holland, 2000.
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Reader’s Digest complete book of New Zealand birds. Auckland: Reed Methuen, 1985.