filming enchanting estuary birds in New Zealand | WAIKANAE ESTUARY SCIENTIFIC RESERVE VLOG

A birding expedition to film as many birds as possible at the Waikanae Scientific Reserve in New Zealand! I had 2 hours and came out with a respectable 20 species - including banded and New Zealand dotterels, grey teal, and sacred kingfisher.

The Waikanae estuary is rich in biodiversity, thanks to it being so close to the Kāpiti Island marine reserve. Its a safe haven for native fish and invertebrates, which support all of the wonderful manu (birds) that live there, and provides a safe passage inland for breeding. To keep it that way, its been extensively replanted by volunteer groups putting in the mahi. I loved my morning here and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to have a peaceful time in nature! Remember to keep your dogs on leashes, as endangered birds breed there.

You can find out more about the Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve here: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec...

Aroha nui!
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