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Ashley River (Rakahuri) Estuary

Located in the New Zealand area, Ashley River (Rakahuri) Estuary is a popular birding destination. Recently, birders have spotted Black Swan, Australasian Shoveler, Mallard in the area.

92
All-Time Species
18
Sightings (14 days)
Canterbury
Region
New Zealand
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Trailing 14 Days
Species
Date Spotted
Count
Black SwanCygnus atratus
Jul 14, 2026
18
Australasian ShovelerSpatula rhynchotis
Jul 14, 2026
1
MallardAnas platyrhynchos
Jul 14, 2026
10
Gray TealAnas gracilis
Jul 14, 2026
60
Pied StiltHimantopus leucocephalus
Jul 14, 2026
34
South Island OystercatcherHaematopus finschi
Jul 14, 2026
4
Double-banded PloverAnarhynchus bicinctus
Jul 14, 2026
21
Bar-tailed GodwitLimosa lapponica
Jul 14, 2026
25
Silver GullChroicocephalus novaehollandiae
Jul 14, 2026
43
Black-billed GullChroicocephalus bulleri
Jul 14, 2026
28
Kelp GullLarus dominicanus
Jul 14, 2026
53
Caspian TernHydroprogne caspia
Jul 14, 2026
8
Black-fronted TernChlidonias albostriatus
Jul 14, 2026
20
White-fronted TernSterna striata
Jul 14, 2026
55
Little Pied CormorantMicrocarbo melanoleucos
Jul 14, 2026
1
Pied CormorantPhalacrocorax varius
Jul 14, 2026
6
Swamp HarrierCircus approximans
Jul 14, 2026
1
Common ChaffinchFringilla coelebs
Jul 14, 2026
2

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