Waitangiroto Nature Reserve
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The Waitangiroto Nature Reserve is a protected area of 1,534 ha near Whataroa, in the West Coast of New Zealand. The reserve consists of lowland kahikatea swamp forest either side of the Waitangiroto
Kōtuku at Waitangiroto Nature Reserve
Panorama of the heron colony from inside the viewing hide, at the beginning of the nesting season in October
Kōtuku (Ardea alba modesta) from the viewing hide
The kōtuku colony from inside the viewing hide, 1991
Waitangiroto River
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The Waitangiroto River is a river of the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island. It is approximately 15 km long, with its main source in the Waitangiroto swamp. It flows adjacent to the lower
Waitangiroto Nature Reserve
…of 1,534 ha (3,790 acres) near Whataroa, in the West Coast of New Zealand. The reserve consists of lowland kahikatea swamp forest either side of the Waitangiroto River. It is notable as the site of the only breeding colony of kōtuku or white heron (Ardea alba modesta) in New Zealand, comprising 100–120 birds. Royal…
Waitangiroto MRD 13