Spotted recently by Mike Norden of Waikawa Beach Road, this matuku moana, white-faced heron:
Mike says on Facebook: Enjoying the company of the heron. Very friendly critter.
It visited Daniel Anderson in Walkers Lane too:
At least a couple of folks in the Strathnaver area have also reported visits by this bird (or perhaps another). Have you seen it at your place?
Yes it visited us on Kristin Place recently, and flies over (alone) regularly.
Usual residence: Waikawa
About a month ago we picked up a very weak fledgeling white faced heron on the beach (it stood, fell, stood, fell) and took it to the Wellington Rehabilitation Centre in Ohariu . Sadly it died that night in spite of their ministrations.
Usual residence: Waikawa
Yep; he’s in Emma Drive too following around the neighbours by foot!
Usual residence: Waikawa