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Censuses of lakes of north Kaipara

Notornis, 27 (1), 1-6

H.R. McKenzie (1980)

Article Type: Paper

In March 1956 and March 1958 members of OSNZ made bird censuses of lakes in the north Kaipara area from Pouto to west of Kaihu. The results are tabulated. Poor weather and shortage of trained observers may have caused low counts. There were few mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos). Lack of habitat is suggested as the reason for low numbers of pied stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus) and pukeko (Porphyrio melanotus) but bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus) were relatively numerous. White-faced heron (Ardea novaehollandiae) and welcome swallow (Hirundo neoxena) were not found.

Black swan

Notornis, 27 (3), 302

J. Jenkins (1980)

Article Type: Short Note

Birds in an apple orchard

Notornis, 27 (4), 331-334

R.T. Baker (1980)

Article Type: Paper

Eleven bird species were recorded in an apple orchard at the Levin Horticultural Research Centre (HRC). Observations showed that only blackbirds and starlings damaged growing apples. Other species which fed on fallen or previously damaged fruit were goldfinch, greenfinch, house sparrow and silvereye. Birds inhabiting the orchard, but not feeding on apples, were chaffinch, fantail, hedge sparrow, song thrush and white-backed magpie.

Seabird records from Tonga – an account based on the literature and recent observations

Notornis, 27 (3), 205-234

J.A.F. Jenkins (1980)

Article Type: Paper


The previous sparse literature on Tongan seabirds is reviewed and is expanded by records made on 60 voyages through the area here described as Tongan waters. Of the 37 species thought to occur, 5 are passage migrants; breeding has been confirmed in 8 species and could occur in a further 8. Eight species are thought to be visiting and the status of another 8 requires confirmation.

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