Okarito Happenings
23/02/10 3:13 PM
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Okarito has seen some spectacular days for viewing birds these past few weeks - from great numbers of white herons and royal spoonbills, to watching the godwits begin to gain their breeding plumage, white fronted terns posing for our cameras, and early morning sunrises that will have you running for your camera.

The weather on the West Coast has been predominantly hot and sunny this summer and the relatively low water in the lagoon has had the wading birds in close range throughout most of the days as they are busy feeding. The royal spoonbills are our favorites to watch as they move in groups swishing their bills back and forth. The godwits are busy busy! feeding and getting fatter for their return journey to Alaska where they breed.

You can view some of the latest photos on the images section to see what's been happening at Okarito!