22 Jul 2014

Tūturiwhatu

From Birds

New Zealand dotterelListen to the New Zealand dotterel, an endangered shore bird whose nests are vulnerable to careless feet, dogs and off-road vehicles. Well camouflaged when standing still, their 'chip-chip' call is often heard before they are seen.

Photo by Craig McKenzie - used with permisson

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