The Manawatū Estuary is an estuary at the mouth of the Manawatū River, near Foxton Beach in the lower North Island of New Zealand. It is a wetland of international significance as one of seven Ramsar sites in New Zealand.

At approximately 250 hectares (620 acres),[2] the Manawatū Estuary is the largest estuary in the lower North Island.[3]

A total of 93 different bird species have been identified at the estuary. In 2005 the estuary attained Ramsar status.[4]

During spring migratory birds arrive for the summer at the estuary, including the bar-tailed godwit, red knot, Pacific golden plover, Japanese snipe, wandering tattler and whimbrel.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Manawatu river mouth and estuary". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Manawatū Estuary". The National Wetland Trust. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  3. ^ "Manawatū Estuary Management Plan: 2007-2012". Horizons Regional Council. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  4. ^ "Manawatū Estuary". Department of Conservation. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  5. ^ "Birding Sites - Manawatū Estuary". New Zealand Birds Limited. Retrieved 6 February 2013.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manawatu_Estuary
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