Bird Recovery Centre in Northland

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  Daniel Manning

  :: 29 July 2019 11:19:56

  Wonderful people helping sick or injured birdies

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  Tash Ngaropo

  :: 18 July 2019 16:21:24

  Beautiful place to teach kids about the sick birds

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  Mihai Gheorghe

  :: 24 February 2019 10:21:26

  The bird recovery center is truly a gem of New Zealand, I had the opportunity to meet Robert on a recent trip and it was the highlight of my vacation. During my visit I got to meet Sparky one of the only brown kiwi that people can see up close and personal in New Zealand. Robert's passion for education and sustainability of endemic birds is unmatched. As with many kiwi houses in NZ kiwi are kept in darkened rooms to stimulate their environment and in accordance to regulation and law. The bird recovery center allows for the occasion to see a kiwi up close and personal, unlike the darkened blob at many other locations. This darkened environment is not entirely natural as the kiwi is not a nocturnal bird and provides a disservice to those looking to learn more. Sparky is a wonderful little bird, he lost a leg in an animal trap but has been is now healthy and full of energy. Robert uses Sparky as an educational tool to teach the people of NZ about the national icon. This is truly a gem and recommend anyone visiting NZ to make the trip up to Whangarei and drop in. Though location may not always be open(sometimes the sign says closes) , keep a look out for Robert's truck, as he may be in the back feeding! The aviary is open and free to visit. You can even see Sparky hunt for worms! I highly suggest providing a donation to help sustain the center and feed Sparky and his friends. I also had the rare opportunity to see a kiwi chick that was recently hatched, Robert ensures they are healthy and in good shape before releasing them into the wild! Thank you again to Robert and the center for the opportunity of a lifetime!

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  Grant Rippon

  :: 20 January 2019 19:06:02

  Robert and his wife are doing a fantastic work keep it up

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  Will Tsang

  :: 06 July 2016 23:34:12

  Robert do lots to help injured birds to recover and back to the wild. Worth go to have a look. You may also have chance to in touch with a kiwi if there is one~