With only about 50 birds, and only found along the Whanganui River, the Nankeen Night Heron is one of New Zealand’s rarest breeding birds. For the first time in 28 years, we have found nests, and been able to photograph them from nest building to chick fledging. Renowned NZ bird photographer and author Paul Gibson will present a highly illustrated talk about these local beauties that are very special to our area. He will also add a little bit about a godwit with the tag AJD, featured in his book Feats Beyond Amazing.

Paul will have some of his books for sale.

Photograph by Paul Gibson, courtesy of Unique Pictorials

Part of the monthly presentation series brought to us by Forest and Bird Manawatū branch.

Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 7:30pm – 8:30pm, Central Library. All welcome. More details here.