Waikanae Estuary Bird Tours

Waikanae Estuary is the Wild Bird Capital of New Zealand

Birds

There are approx 66 species of wild birds visit at  times, with around 20 on show most tours. (See Mik’s Newsletters). Once at the Estuary enjoy a stroll around the lagoons, sandspit and river reserve while enjoying the magnificent scenery and the many wild birds  which inhabit this wonderful area.

Mik’s knowledge
 of the bird-life resident at the Estuary is extensive and he will show you where to find roosting shags, the oyster-catches, scaup, dabchicks, herons, banded dotterels, terns and many other species that may be on display.