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Sandspit

Located in the New Zealand area, Sandspit is a popular birding destination. Recently, birders have spotted African Collared-Dove, Caspian Tern, Canada Goose in the area.

88
All-Time Species
24
Sightings (14 days)
Auckland
Region
New Zealand
Country

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Trailing 14 Days
Species
Date Spotted
Count
African Collared-DoveStreptopelia roseogrisea
Nov 1, 2026
2
Caspian TernHydroprogne caspia
Nov 1, 2026
1
Canada GooseBranta canadensis
Nov 1, 2026
2
MallardAnas platyrhynchos
Nov 1, 2026
6
Australasian SwamphenPorphyrio melanotus
Nov 1, 2026
6
Pied StiltHimantopus leucocephalus
Nov 1, 2026
2
Variable OystercatcherHaematopus unicolor
Nov 1, 2026
2
Red-breasted DotterelAnarhynchus obscurus
Nov 1, 2026
1
Bar-tailed GodwitLimosa lapponica
Nov 1, 2026
20
Silver GullChroicocephalus novaehollandiae
Nov 1, 2026
5
Kelp GullLarus dominicanus
Nov 1, 2026
1
Little PenguinEudyptula minor
Nov 1, 2026
1
Little Pied CormorantMicrocarbo melanoleucos
Nov 1, 2026
2
Pied CormorantPhalacrocorax varius
Nov 1, 2026
1
Royal SpoonbillPlatalea regia
Nov 1, 2026
2
Pacific Reef-HeronEgretta sacra
Nov 1, 2026
1
White-faced HeronEgretta novaehollandiae
Nov 1, 2026
7
Sacred KingfisherTodiramphus sanctus
Nov 1, 2026
1
New Zealand KakaNestor meridionalis
Nov 1, 2026
2
TuiProsthemadera novaeseelandiae
Nov 1, 2026
1
Gray GerygoneGerygone igata
Nov 1, 2026
1
Welcome SwallowHirundo neoxena
Nov 1, 2026
1
Eurasian BlackbirdTurdus merula
Nov 1, 2026
1
House SparrowPasser domesticus
Nov 1, 2026
5

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