We have 3 nests and 6 eggs at Mangawhai. The birds that deserted their nest in the recent storm have re-nested after only 6 days. There are 3 eggs incubating at Auckland Zoo and they will begin the captive breeding program for this season – one egg is from Papakanui. Rangers have been kept very … Read moreGreat News 5 December 2023

Our fairy terns last week laid the first eggs!  2 at Mangawhai and 1 at Papakanui.   Both nests would have been swept away by high tides during an approaching storm so DOC Rangers moved them to Auckland zoo.  Dummy eggs were put in their place, but both nests were abandoned.An aviary is being built where … Read moreUpdate 24 November 2023