Category: Local Legends
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Pioneers in childrens education
Influencing the next generation to create a better future for Bittern. As we have just released more of our school program ‘Let’s learn about Bittern’ I want to acknowledge the pioneers in this space. Angela Cushnie – author and advocate. Angela pictured here with her book ‘ A change is…
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Pukekawa surprise
Observation recorded led to wetland…and Bittern. Here is another example of how an observation recorded, led to an opportunity to connect with landowners, to support the work they (and others) have already done in restoring the Pungapunga wetland for Bittern. This district is a real gem, close to the Waikato…
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Mahurangi Magic!
To see a Matuku-hūrepo, our native Bittern is extremely rare, especially a female. Article: Steve Loughlin had a close encounter with a Bittern on his property on Tongue Farm Road near Matakana and reported “It was a surprising encounter as I was on a ride-on mower. It swooped over me…
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