Birds of the Wairarapa and where to see them
Oporua Floodway
 

This wide man-made channel which is rarely used as a floodway, is best known as a place to check for arctic waders in spring and autumn. Migrants such as Bar-tailed Godwit can be seen with locals such as Pied Stilt along lake edge adjacent to the channel probing for food.

There are no facilities here - indeed parking on top of the levee is tricky but a visit is often worthwhile. The Floodway was built as part of a flood control scheme that took the overflow when the Ruamahanga River flooded. It has allowed farmers nearby to securely use pastureland.



How to get to this locality, what you'll find when you get here, and a quick guide to basic services and facilities.

Beautifully illustrated guide to the distinctive and common birds of the locality. With text notes by local experts.

A handy listing of bird species found at the locality.


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