Come join us monitoring the bird species in the Pūharakekenui/Styx catchment.

We record the number of individual water bird species using a moving transect method (instruction provided on the day - no experience required).

Data collected is submitted to eBird, and may be explored by anyone with an interest in New Zealand's bird populations.

Two locations are covered during each session to compile a long-term data set for the reserves:

The Styx Mill Conservation Reserve

The 303 Radcliffe Road Reserve

Date & Location

First Saturday of each month at 9am

Styx Mill Conservation Reserve, Styx Mill Rd Public Car Park

Volunteers need to bring:

Sturdy outdoor clothing & footwear for muddy & wet conditions

Binoculars