Karaka Bird Hide Thames

Waikato > New Zealand

A nice little bird hide in the middle of Thames with a look on a small wader roost site.

Added* by Jonathan Klawitter
Most recent update 24 března 2024

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Description

Through a bit of mangrove forest you get to this bird hide that overlooks a small roost site of waders and gulls. While not as spectacular as many other roost sites in the Firth of Thames, this is still a nice spot where you can get a good look at South Island Oystercatcher, Pied Stilt, and often also Black-billed Gull.

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Access

There is a short, flat path from the promenade through the mangrove forest to the bird hide. There are plenty of parking spots in the area. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates.

Terrain and Habitat

Mud flats , Sea , City/village , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer , Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Beware of the sandflies that want to munch on your legs.

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Top 5 birds

1. South Island Oystercatcher
(Haematopus finschi)

2. Variable Oystercatcher
(Haematopus unicolor)

3. Black-billed Gull
(Chroicocephalus bulleri)

4. Silver Gull
(Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae)

5. Caspian Tern
(Hydroprogne caspia)

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