New Zealand dotterel/tūturiwhatu

Publications

New Zealand dotterel (Charadrius obscurus) recovery plan, 2004-14 (PDF, 215K)

Step lightly on the beach: A New Zealand dotterel factsheet (PDF, 76K)

Miranda Wildlife Refuge teaching resources

The New Zealand Dotterel is an endangered species found only in this country. It was once widespread and common but there are only about 1500 birds left. This serious decline in numbers is due to a combination of habitat loss, predation by introduced mammals and disturbance during breeding.

Learn more

Research, collection and wildlife permits

Learn about the permits you need to collect and/or undertake research on plants, animals or geological samples or to take, hold, release or kill protected species. These permits help ensure the continued protection of natural, historic, cultural and recreational values managed by the Department of Conservation.


Learn more

1080 poison for pest control

DOC online and field based training

Biodiversity Projects database - a catalogue of NZ biodiversity monitoring projects

View the Ghosts of Gondwana and Moa's Ark documentaries on NZ on Screen.


Contacts

DOC HOTline - 24 hour emergency number

Phone 0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468) to report:

Sick or injured wildlife
Whale or dolphin strandings

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai