Watch from our bird hides as thousands of shorebirds swirl in flocks over the beautiful coast and visit our centre to learn more about their fascinating world. Only an hour from Auckland and at the doorstep of the breathtaking Coromandel Peninsula, this is a hidden and peaceful gem for birders, locals and international guests.
The best bird-watching is two hours either side of high tide and you can find this information and more about our guided tours, accommodation, book shop and what we have on offer to get the most out of your visit.
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Red knot II IAN SOUTHEY BRIGHTER
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Banded Dotterel NZ
South Island Pied Oystercatcher NZ
Eastern Curlew NZ
Ruddy Turnstone NZ
image credit Preecha Prasertarporn
image credit Preecha Prasertarporn
Become more familiar with the birds you might see on your visit. Find out when they’re most likely to be here, some tips for spotting them and other fun facts.
News & Updates
Learn more about the Pūkorokoro Miranda Naturalists’ Trust and its work in these highlighted articles from our magazines and project updates.
The Pūkorokoro Shorebird Centre is an independent charitable trust that is committed to ‘Keep the Birds Coming’. If you would like to learn more or support our mahi, please join us! There’s something for everyone.
Recent Sightings
Arctic Migrants & Vagrants
4500+ Kuaka / Bar-tailed godwit
500+ Huahou / Red knot
26 Kuriri Pacific golden plover
5 Australian tern
6 Turnstone
1 Black-fronted dotterel
1 Sharp-tailed sandpiper
New Zealand Species
200 Tōrea / South Island Pied Oystercatcher
130 Ngutu parore / Wrybill
20 Taranui / Caspian tern
119 Kōtuku ngutupapa / Royal spoonbill
2 Tūturiwhatu / NZ Dotterel
5 Hybrid stilts
Tarāpuka / Black-billed gulls
Poaka / Pied stilts
Moho pererū / Banded rail
Tōrea pango / Variable oystercatcher
Matuku moana / White-faced heron
Kāruhiruhi / Pied shag
Māpunga / Black shag