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Ponds Attract Many Birds

The Christchurch Drainage Board's oxidisation ponds had been adopted as a habitat by a variety of water-fowl and other birds, although none of the rarities reported from the Auckland ponds had yet been observed the assistant-direc-tor of the Canterbury Museum Mr E G Turbott. said yesterday. “Three varieties of ducks—grey, shoveller and mallardhave been seen, and some paradise ducks have visited,” . he said

“Black and white swans Canada geese, pukekos. South Island pied oyster-catchers and godwits have been seen, although the two latter seem • to find the Es’uary a better feed’ng ground " Other birds in the area are the Died stilt and banded dotterel, two species of shags and the white-faced heron.

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Press, Volume CII, Issue 30133, 17 May 1963, Page 10

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Ponds Attract Many Birds Press, Volume CII, Issue 30133, 17 May 1963, Page 10

Ponds Attract Many Birds Press, Volume CII, Issue 30133, 17 May 1963, Page 10