Flock of bar-tailed godwits

Flock of bar-tailed godwits

A large flock of godwits settles on the shelly beach of Miranda, on the Firth of Thames coast near Auckland. Eastern bar-tailed godwits arriving from Alaska need to feed intensively to replace the reserves lost during their long flight. They also need to rest after spending six to ten days on the wing without a break. Miranda is a favoured site as it provides rich feeding grounds combined with sheltered roosting areas.

This recording is of a flock of godwits calling.

Sound file from Radio New Zealand Sound Archives Ngā Taonga Kōrero. Any re-use of this audio is a breach of copyright. To request a copy of the recording, contact Sound Archives Ngā Taonga Kōrero (Bird calls – godwit and kākāpō chicks/Reference number CDR04/159/01).