“Birdsong is no longer drowned out by traffic”, Al Jazeera English reports on the inspiring recovery of native manu/birds in Wellington.

The hihi breeding season is well underway with the first of the nests beginning to hatch in late November and many more following suit.

As we move into our hotter months of the year, occasionally there are kiwi pukupuku spotted during the day.

With a variety of family-friendly activities, from nature walks to yoga in the sanctuary, there’s something for everyone to enjoy

We truly appreciate your support as members throughout 2024—together, we have been able to achieve some massive conservation milestones

This is a delicate time of year for a lot of wildlife across the city and in the sanctuary. Many manu/birds are sitting on nests or looking after their fledglings. The way you behave around them can make a big difference to their family’s wellbeing.

Breeding season is upon us, and with many manu on the market for a mate, individuals (typically males) must work hard to attract or keep potential partners. Birds will exhibit courtship behaviour, which encompasses a wide range of actions.

Aotearoa is known for having a large diversity of manu/birds; however, it is also the land of the mokomoko/lizards (geckos and skinks). Although it can be difficult to tell individual species apart, skinks and geckos are quite different.

Our fence was internationally groundbreaking. After 25 years of protecting native species, it needs attention to last another generation. Now we have the opportunity to reimagine the fence. We have the chance to review its success and make sure it continues protecting what was once lost.

Have you noticed that when you travel outside of Wellington, birds that you are familiar with here can sound slightly or even substantially different? This is because, like people, birds have regional dialects!