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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, Paradise Shelduck, Mallard in the area.

91
All-Time Species
12
Sightings (14 days)
Canterbury
Region
New Zealand
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Trailing 14 Days
Species
Date Spotted
Count
Black SwanCygnus atratus
May 21, 2026
23
Paradise ShelduckTadorna variegata
May 21, 2026
5
MallardAnas platyrhynchos
May 21, 2026
14
Gray TealAnas gracilis
May 21, 2026
26
Pied StiltHimantopus leucocephalus
May 21, 2026
11
Pied x Black Stilt (hybrid)Himantopus leucocephalus x novaezelandiae
May 21, 2026
1
South Island OystercatcherHaematopus finschi
May 21, 2026
2
Kelp GullLarus dominicanus
May 21, 2026
7
Little Pied CormorantMicrocarbo melanoleucos
May 21, 2026
1
Pied CormorantPhalacrocorax varius
May 21, 2026
1
Royal SpoonbillPlatalea regia
May 21, 2026
9
Sacred KingfisherTodiramphus sanctus
May 21, 2026
1

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