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Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa ssp. superciliosa)Observer
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We saw many Grey Ducks in the Riccarton Bush stream and along the trail.
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Variable Oystercatcher (Haematopus unicolor)Observer
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We saw 2 Variable Oystercatchers sunbathing on the docks.
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New Zealand Bellbird (Anthornis melanura)Observer
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We saw three bellbirds while tramping around Akaroa.
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New Zealand Fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa)Observer
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We saw two fantails on Quail Island on our walk around the island.
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Tūī (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae)Observer
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We saw numerous Tui on this day, one of which was banded. We saw about 5 others that were not banded.
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Weka (Gallirallus australis)Observer
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We observed one Weka at the Punakaiki visitor center.
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Mainland South Island Robin (Petroica australis ssp. australis)Observer
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We observed one New Zealand Robin in the forest near the Fox River.
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Paradise Shelduck (Tadorna variegata)Observer
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Transect from bend in road to bridge 20m on each side. We saw two Paradise Shelducks.
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Giant Canada Goose (Branta canadensis ssp. maxima)Observer
chickfileaDescription
Transect from bend in road to bridge 20m on each side. We saw one Canada Goose.
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Southeastern Australasian Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus ssp. melanotus)Observer
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Transect from bend in road to bridge 20m on each side. We saw sixteen Pukekos.
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Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula)Observer
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Transect from bend in road to bridge 20m on each side. We saw one blackbird.
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European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)Observer
chickfileaDescription
Transect from bend in road to bridge 20m on each side. We saw six European starlings.
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Pacific Black Duck × Mallard (Anas superciliosa × platyrhynchos)Observer
chickfileaDescription
transect 20m on either side from bend in road to bridge. Saw 2 hybrid mallard grey ducks.
