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Kaikoura--South Bay Reserve

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Live eBird Sightings

Trailing 14 Days
Species
Date Spotted
Count
Variable OystercatcherHaematopus unicolor
Apr 23, 2026
1
Silver GullChroicocephalus novaehollandiae
Apr 23, 2026
2
Kelp GullLarus dominicanus
Apr 23, 2026
3
Australasian GannetMorus serrator
Apr 23, 2026
1
Little Pied CormorantMicrocarbo melanoleucos
Apr 23, 2026
4
Pied CormorantPhalacrocorax varius
Apr 23, 2026
1
Royal SpoonbillPlatalea regia
Apr 23, 2026
2
White-faced HeronEgretta novaehollandiae
Apr 23, 2026
1
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