DSC_3739 Shore plover (Thinornis novaeseelandiae) view of male on wave platform. Now naturally confined to the wave platforms and 'upland clears' of islands in the Chathams Group. This species was once widespread throughout NZ, inhabiting mudflats, sandy and stony beaches, and - evidence suggests - probably even our braided rivers. South East Island, Chathams Group *
DSC_3730 Shore plover (Thinornis novaeseelandiae) view of wave platform habitat. This little plover is now naturally confined to the wave platforms and 'upland clears' of islands in the Chathams Group. This species was once widespread throughout NZ, inhabiting mudflats, sandy and stony beaches, and - evidence suggests - probably even our braided rivers. South East Island, Chathams Group *
11001-56817 Masked lapwing (Vanellus miles novaehollandiae) pair nesting in paddock *
