Estuary-Ihutai-birds Archives - Avon-Heathcote Estuary Trust

A view over the estuary showing mudflats, water and the distant city

Royal Spoonbill (Platalea regia)

Conspicuous large white bird with a long, Read More

June 17th, 2026 Estuary-Ihutai-birds

A view over the estuary showing mudflats, water and the distant city

White Heron/Kotuku

One of the most recognisable and favourite native Read More

June 20th, 2023 Estuary-Ihutai-birds

A view over the estuary showing mudflats, water and the distant city

White-faced Heron/Motuku Moana

This tall and elegant bird is actually quite new Read More

June 20th, 2023 Estuary-Ihutai-birds

A view over the estuary showing mudflats, water and the distant city

Cormorants

There are several cormorant species found Read More

June 15th, 2023 Estuary-Ihutai-birds