There is only one breeding site in NZ. Here is an adult Kotuku with chicks on their nest
Great Egret
Country New Zealand
Location Whataroa, Westland, South Island
Gender Unknown
Age Adult with Chick(s)
Activity Nesting
- Created Timestamp11/26/2013 10:24:35
- CameraCanon EOS 60D
- Aperture9
- Focal Length300
- Iso400
- Shutter Speed1/640
- Orientation1
Always interesting to see the species counterpart to our North American birds. Appearance wise this is certainly the equivalent of our Great Egret.
These herons nest in the bush near the river and the sea.
This is the only place that Kotuku nest in NZ