Rare New Zealand Dotterel
For the first time a dotterel has raised two chicks at Waikanae Estuary.
We have seen the adult birds there on many occasions but the chicks
are a new event here for the endangered bird.
The Department of Conservation has put up signs warning dog owners to keep
them on a leash, and the chicks have caused excitement among local
bird watchers.
This is a Spring Garden painting made from an old photograph. This lovely
garden was used as the scene for many family afternoon teas and picnics.
Painting image copyright Frances Jill Studd 2018
Dotterel photos courtesy of the local paper.
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