Wildlife and Bird Watching in Waikato
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Recent Waikato news
- New Zealand’s ‘Game Animal Council’ – putting hunting before conservation?
- Rodent alert on New Zealand island sanctuary
- New Zealand government drawing up plans to allow mining on conservation land
- First Kokako chicks born to newly translocated population in Central New Zealand
- Maungatautari kiwi calling for mates as the mating season starts
More Waikato news
- Maungatautari Kaka chicks now 60 days old – Pictures
- Bat search on Maungatautari is a prelude to translocation
- Endangered Kaka breed on Maungatautari
- First kiwi chick of 2008 released onto Maungatautari Ecological Reserve
- Maungatautari closing in on the last few pests - Mice, rabbits, hares & goats.
Field guide to the wildlife of New Zealand
Field guide to the wildlife of New Zealand
This book covers all the different families and species that you are likely to see, including trees and shrubs. Most species have a smallish image, a brief description and an idea of where you might see them. It isn't an in depth guide, but covers the widest range in the smallest space!Read full review »


