Description
Liz Light | Photography by Oscar Thomas | 224 pages | paperback
New Zealand has a diverse range of bird species but is especially important for pelagics. Eleven of the world’s 7 penguin species have been recorded in the New Zealand region; 14 of the world’s 24 albatross species nest here, 9 are endemic. This richly illustrated book describes all of the bird families of New Zealand as well as detailing 50 key siteson the North and South Islands, Rakiura/Stewart Island and Chatham Islands where birdwatchers have the best chance of seeing specific species.
Detailed descriptions of each site cover
- how to get there
- facilities
- the type of habitat
- the best time to visit
- birding tracks and trails
- key species
- conservation efforts
- two important species per site
- accommodation options
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