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Muriwai Gannet Colony - Gannets Nesting

Muriwai Gannet Colony

The Muriwai gannet colony is one hour drive from central Auckland. Back in the 1980s, a colony was established north of Auckland at Muriwai Beach. Two headlands were fenced off to protect the nesting gannets that had arrived from nearby Motutara Island. However, the fences eventually prevented the colony from expanding. Once they were removed, […]

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