"Swamp-Hen's, Duck's, Swan's.." Aranui Local Custom Tip by pepples46

and more feathered birds living close by and on the river. the small Cockayne Reserve is attached to the river, a world in its own.the common Duck and also the Paradise Duck have a ball. the grey Heron is stalking along the Riverbank, not shy at all and now and then the Kingfisher with its colourful plumage makes a visit.
black Swan's from Western Australia are welcome visitors so is the Canada Goose and amongst it all the NZ Swamp Hen..she can fly, but preferer's to run...here is a feathered melting pot of creatures,follow the river for an other 2 km, more Birdlife can be observed. bring your binoculos.