A Special Working Bee – Garden Bird Survey at Manawa Karioi
Sunday 29 June, 1pm–3pm
June’s last Working Bee will be a little different – instead of our usual planting and track maintenance, we’ll be turning our eyes and ears to the sky!
Manawa Karioi is taking part in the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey, a nationwide project that helps track bird populations across Aotearoa. By using our volunteer power, we’ll be able to get a detailed snapshot of the birds living in and around Manawa Karioi.
How it works:
You’ll work in small groups of 3–5 people (great for whānau or friends).
Spend 1 hour observing and recording all birds you see or hear (native and introduced) from a fixed location.
We’ll provide tally sheets and instructions, and a Komiti member will help submit results online afterwards.
With enough volunteers, we aim to cover all of Manawa Karioi, and parts of nearby bush and open areas (Paekawakawa, Tawatawa, City to Sea Walkway).
Before the day, we’ll mark suitable counting sites and share more details. No need to register – just turn up!
Meet at the Te Ahi Kā notice board at 1pm
We'll brief you, organise groups, and send you off to your bird count spots.
Want a head start? Check out the bird ID guide on the NZ Garden Bird Survey website. Some of the birds you’re likely to spot include:
Karoro / Black-backed gull (native)
House sparrow (introduced)
Tauhou / Silvereye, Pīwakawaka / Fantail, Tūī, Kererū, Kākā (all native)
Starling, Eastern rosella (introduced)
Kāruhiruhi / Pied shag (native)
Let’s listen, watch, and help build a picture of our birdlife together.
See you on Sunday 29 June!
