Aside from karoro, these were the only other shorebirds noted over ca. 5km of beach covered.
Found dead on the track between Kashmir Road and Longview Hut. Live birds heard nearby.
Originally seen alive at same location on 05/08/2024. Recovered dead on 09/08/2024. Appropriate authorities have been contacted
Pulled out one, another down bank
Located at Death's Corner Carpark above the Otria Viaduct. Curious behavior exhibited and tagged (not identified)
Was in the car so couldn't approach for better photos; appears to be a pair but the ?male (whose plumage otherwise appeared normal, at least from a distance) has a partially white head. Could be worth a closer look.
Along riverbank
Standing still by a tunnel that allows water to flow between the lagoons. Fish swim through here, so the heron is waiting to strike.
This image was taken just after it attempted to catch something.