Bird flu (H5N1) – what you need to know

MPI has confirmed H5N1 bird flu in New Zealand for the first time, with a second case now confirmed in a kāhu (harrier hawk) in the Wairarapa. It's expected to keep spreading via wild and migratory birds, and once established, it can't be eradicated from wild populations. Waterfowl, shorebirds, and seabirds – many of the species we see regularly around the North Shore – are among the most vulnerable. If you see three or more sick or dead wild birds together, please don't touch or move them. Call the exotic pest and disease hotline, 0800 80 99 66, with location, photos, species, and numbers if you can. Early reporting is one of the few tools we have to slow the spread. More info at mpi.govt.nz/hpai

Matariki mauri whenua in Sunnynook

What a celebration! Our Sunnynook community came together to honour Matariki by planting trees, sowing seeds, and sharing kai. Over 200 plants in the ground in under an hour; a fantastic way to give back to te taiao.

August predator pulse

August is Predator Pulse month. We carry out targeted predator control on carefully chosen dates throughout the month, timed around food scarcity, and rodent and native bird breeding cycles, to support the energy of our incredible volunteers. Want to join the effort? Get in touch with us.

Search "Pupuke Birdsong Project" on Humanitix to see all upcoming events and register. A big thank you to Auckland Council, Devonport- Takapuna Local Board, and to Healthy Waters for their ongoing support. For more information and to book, scan the code, go to our website, or give us a call. 

Website: pupukebirdsong.org.nz 
Facebook/Instagram:  @Pupuke_Birdsong_Project 
Email: office@takapunatrust.org.nz
Phone: (09) 486 2098