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Matata Lagoons & beach

Located in the New Zealand area, Matata Lagoons & beach is a popular birding destination. Recently, birders have spotted Mallard, Australasian Swamphen, Masked Lapwing in the area.

87
All-Time Species
21
Sightings (14 days)
Bay of Plenty
Region
New Zealand
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Trailing 14 Days
Species
Date Spotted
Count
MallardAnas platyrhynchos
Jul 19, 2026
2
Australasian SwamphenPorphyrio melanotus
Jul 19, 2026
2
Masked LapwingVanellus miles
Jul 19, 2026
1
Kelp GullLarus dominicanus
Jul 19, 2026
1
Royal SpoonbillPlatalea regia
Jul 19, 2026
1
European StarlingSturnus vulgaris
Jul 19, 2026
4
Common MynaAcridotheres tristis
Jul 19, 2026
4
House SparrowPasser domesticus
Jul 19, 2026
7
Australasian ShovelerSpatula rhynchotis
Jul 18, 2026
8
Gray TealAnas gracilis
Jul 18, 2026
2
Little Pied CormorantMicrocarbo melanoleucos
Jul 18, 2026
1
White-faced HeronEgretta novaehollandiae
Jul 18, 2026
1
Black SwanCygnus atratus
Jul 14, 2026
1
Paradise ShelduckTadorna variegata
Jul 14, 2026
4
Pied CormorantPhalacrocorax varius
Jul 14, 2026
2
Sacred KingfisherTodiramphus sanctus
Jul 14, 2026
1
New Zealand FalconFalco novaeseelandiae
Jul 14, 2026
2
Australian MagpieGymnorhina tibicen
Jul 14, 2026
3
Welcome SwallowHirundo neoxena
Jul 14, 2026
4
SilvereyeZosterops lateralis
Jul 14, 2026
3
Eurasian BlackbirdTurdus merula
Jul 14, 2026
6

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