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.
Join a Guided Tour
Let us take you on a tour of the Robert Findlay Wildlife Reserve and share our knowledge about the history, geology and ecology of this unique area and the incredible migrations of the manu birds.
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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
1860 Kuaka / Bar-tailed godwit
720 Huahou / Red knot
1 Sharp-tailed sandpiper
3 Ruddy turnstone
5 Pacific Golden Plover
1 Australian Tern
NZ Migrants
800 Ngutu pare / Wrybill
400 Tōrea / South Island Pied Oystercatcher
8 Pohowera / Banded dotterel
7 Tūturiwhatu / NZ dotterel
Piako Roost
30 Cattle Egret
2 Glossy Ibis
1 Australian Tern
Locals
200 Taranui / Caspian tern
Tara / White-fronted tern
131 Kōtuku ngutupapa / Royal spoonbill
Poaka / Pied stilts
Tarāpuka / Black-billed gull
Tarāpunga / Red-billed gull
Karoro / Black-backed gull
Tōrea pango / Variable oystercatcher
Matuku moana / White-faced heron
Kāruhiruhi / Pied shag
Māpunga / Black shag
Moho pererū / Banded rail
Kōtare Kingfisher
Kahu Australasian Swamp Harrier
Tētē-moroiti Grey teal
Australsian Shoveller
Pūtangitangi Paradise Shelduck