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Cavity Nesting Birds of North America and Their Babies!

10,000 Birds

The hole-nesting population of peregrine falcons disappeared with the felling of the giant trees upon which they depended. The wood duck was very scarce in many portions of its range, at least in part, for the same reason and probably owes its present status to provision of nest boxes and protection from overhunting 1.”

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Where to See Kiwi (and other birds) During the Rugby World Cup

10,000 Birds

Sadly the great gannet colonies during the July to October period to protect the birds, but if you head up to Boundary Stream you’ll find a good mix of lowland and mountain forest where active management is keeping forest birds going. If you do decide to give your liver a rest then rest assured there are birds to be seen here.

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Seabirding off Cape Point

10,000 Birds

Here one is close to the scenically impressive Cape of Good Hope National Park as well as the Boulder’s Coastal Park, home to hundreds of breeding African Penguins.

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