New Zealand Dotterel at breeding and flocking sites on Coromandel Peninsula

Bev Woolley documents her observations of NZ dotterel numbers, flocking and breeding success during visits to many Coromandel Peninsula beaches from 1993 – 1998. Comments in the reports include recommendations for future NZ dotterel management. Purpose: Record population data of NZ dotterel on Coromandel beaches.

Bird numbers and activity are noted at Tapu, Koputauaki Bay, Denize Arm – Coromandel Airstrip Beach, Colville, Whangaahei Bay, Waiaro Bay, Urarima Stream Mouth, Port Jackson, Port Charles, Stony Bay, Waikawau, Kennedy Bay, Matarangi, Rings Beach, Grays Beach, Otama, Opito, Waitaia Bay, Woodcocks Beach, Whauwhau Beach, Wharekaho, Taputapuatea Stream, Cooks Beach, Hot Water Beach, Tairua, Slipper Island, Pauanui, Ohui, Opoutere, Onemana, Whangamata, Whiritoa, Mataora, Waihi Mine Dam.

Many beaches of the Coromandel Peninsula

Tapu – Koputauaki Bay Denize Farm – Coromandel Airstrip beach Colville – E2729469 N6505915, NZMG, 1:2000, AREA Whangaahei Bay Waiaro Bay Urarima Stream Mouth Port Jackson Port Charles Stony Bay Waikawau Kennedy Bay Matarangi Rings Beach Grays Beach / Kuaotunu Otama – E2756609 N6495505, NZMG, 1:20,000, AREA Opito – E2760434 N6494880, NZMG, 1:50000, AREA Waitaia Woodcocks Beach Whauwhau Beach Wharekaho Taputapuatea Stream Cooks Beach Hot Water Beach Tairua – E2764892 N6463604, NZMG, 1:50000, AREA Slipper Island – E2771331 N6457086, NZMG, AREA Pauanui – E2765608 N6460731, NZMG, 1:50000, AREA Ohui Opoutere – E2766989 N6450390, NZMG, 1:50000, AREA Onemana Whangamata – E2765662 N6439779, NZMG, 1:50000, AREA Whiritoa Mataora

1993 – early 1998

Visual observations during site visits (also includes observations from residents). Frequency of collection: Varied, concentrated on breeding seasons.

Earlier surveys covered a limited number of beaches. Not undertaken continuously so only a reflection of what birds were present during visit. Gaps in collection: Varied Data quality: Not reported Attribute accuracy: Observations generally taken near high tide to maximise the chance of flocking into observable areas. Completeness: Not reported

reports

used to further the development of the Dotterel Breeding Programme in the Coromandel. Consent reports and planning documents. NZ Dotterel observations Coromandel Peninsula beaches 1993.

WAICO file BIR 0018 Sensitivity/Confidentiality: None

Several reports