Woodside Bay, Waiheke Island

28/08/2021

Dotteral - tūturiwhatu, pukunui, and kūkuruatu
Currently nesting on Woodside Bay please keep your dogs away from these friendly little birds

31/07/2021

Mind your step

24/05/2021

Oyster catchers and Matuku

18/05/2021

The White Geese of Woodside Bay...

13/04/2021

Black Backed Gull

26/03/2021

The little pied cormorant, little s**g or kawaupaka drying his feathers after fishing for his breakfast.

23/02/2021

Birds of Woodside Bay Matuku - status endangered

Help protect our native birds

Call 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468) immediately if you see anyone catching, harming or killing native wildlife.

When visiting parks, beaches, rivers, and lakes

Check for pests when visiting pest-free islands.
Leave nesting birds alone.
Use available access ways to get to the beach.
Avoid leaving old fishing lines on beaches or in the sea.
Follow the water care code and local navigation bylaws.
Don't drive on riverbeds, or keep to formed tracks if you have to.
When out with your dog

Only take dogs to areas that allow them, and keep them under control.
If you come across wildlife put your dog on a lead and lead it away.
Warn other dog owners at the location.
Notify DOC if you see wildlife being harassed by people or dogs.
Other ways to help

Get your dog trained in avian awareness.
Volunteer to control predators and restore bird habitats.
Set predator traps on your property.
Put a bell on your cat's collar and feed it

12/02/2021

Dotterel, Tuturiwhatu at Woodside Bay.

Please do not disturb

Coastal development and human recreational activities on beaches are having a growing impact.
Nests are easily trampled or disturbed.

16/11/2020

19/05/2020

New venue new fb page

19/05/2020

19/05/2020