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Manukapua/Big Sand Island (general)

Located in the New Zealand area, Manukapua/Big Sand Island (general) is a popular birding destination. Recently, birders have spotted Caspian Tern, Gray Gerygone, New Zealand Fantail in the area.

87
All-Time Species
14
Sightings (14 days)
Auckland
Region
New Zealand
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Trailing 14 Days
Species
Date Spotted
Count
Caspian TernHydroprogne caspia
May 23, 2026
2
Gray GerygoneGerygone igata
May 23, 2026
1
New Zealand FantailRhipidura fuliginosa
May 23, 2026
1
Welcome SwallowHirundo neoxena
May 23, 2026
10
SilvereyeZosterops lateralis
May 23, 2026
3
DunnockPrunella modularis
May 23, 2026
1
Ring-necked PheasantPhasianus colchicus
May 23, 2026
1
Spotted DoveSpilopelia chinensis
May 23, 2026
1
Swamp HarrierCircus approximans
May 23, 2026
1
Eurasian SkylarkAlauda arvensis
May 23, 2026
3
New Zealand FernbirdPoodytes punctatus
May 23, 2026
3
House SparrowPasser domesticus
May 23, 2026
4
New Zealand PipitAnthus novaeseelandiae
May 23, 2026
1
European GoldfinchCarduelis carduelis
May 23, 2026
4

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