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Conservation | Birding | Geology | Cultural | Natural History resources |
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Find out about the Department of Conservation's work in conserving New Zealand's special places and flora and fauna. |
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Project Crimson is a charitable trust that aims to protect New Zealand's endangered pohutukawa and rata trees. It is sponsored by Carter Holt Harvey in partnership with the Department of Conservation. |
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Learn about the Programme's aims and objectives and look at some innovative advocacy work and research and management tools, including Operation Nest Egg - a breakthrough technique that may hold the key to the kiwi's survival. |
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Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc. are an active, successful New Zealand based conservation organisation. Since 1923 they have worked for the protection of New Zealand's native forests, threatened species, marine heritage and for a healthier environment. |
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Native Forest Action, dedicated to the conservation of the New Zealand environment. |
Cape Kidnappers Gannets - The reserve is rare in ornithological circles as it contains the largest and most accessible mainland gannet colony in the world.
Karori Wildlife Sanctuary - restoration programme on the doorstep of New Zealand's Capital city, Wellington
Miranda Naturalists Trust - The Miranda coast is a world-renowned destination for birdwatchers. Thousands of wading birds from the Arctic tundra, along with similar numbers of New Zealand breeding shorebirds gather at Miranda each year.
New Zealand Translocation Projects (mostly for rare bird species)
Oceanwings - Pelagic birdwatching at its best, situated in Kaikoura, New Zealand, famous for whales and Dolphins.
Ornithological Society of New Zealand
Taiaroa Head Royal Albatross Colony
Tiritiri Matangi Island Reserve - On Tiritiri you can see endangered birds such as Takahe in a natural environment.
Tiritiri Matangi Island Supporters group - a very comprehensive site covering this island wildlife sanctuary.
Abberton Birders Lodge - Queensland, Australia, birding accommodation and tours
Australasian Wader Studies Group
International website providing information on birding hot spots, tour guides, bird galleries, books, rare bird sightings and much more valuable information for the keen birder.
Bird link Directory - reputed to be one of the world's largest.
Birds Australia - Australian Ornithological Society.
Nature New England - Has many good photo galleries of local wildlife.
North Kent Birding - providing bird guiding services to birders visiting London and south-east England.
The Birder - A great North American birding site.
Tweeters Cascadia birding links - worldwide listings.
Zestforbirds - South African pelagic and land based birding tours
Waitomo Caves - For more than 100 years the Glowworm Cave of Waitomo has attracted millions of people from all over the world.
Waimangu Geothermal Park - Created on 10 June 1886, Waimangu is the only hydrothermal system in the World wholly formed within historic times as the result of a volcanic eruption.
Orakei Korako - Wander through a valley of unbelievable colour; of bubbling hot springs, of gushing geysers, the majestic "Aladdin's Cave" and unimaginable beauty, preserved by its isolation from the outside world.
Books
on New Zealand biological and earth sciences, as well as offering some of the
best natural history titles produced by other local publishers.
Sneak a rare glimpse into
nature’s little-known secrets; soar through mountaintops on the wings
of a glider; learn more about our relationship with the Earth and the
myriad creatures that inhabit it. From classic natural history
documentaries to in-your-face action and adventure, Natural History New
Zealand’s videos and books bring you closer to the world we live in.
Kaikoura & Mount Lyford'sLeading Information Site. Kaikoura's seas are alive with an abundance of wildlife with the giant sperm whale, the playful dusky dolphins, sleepy fur Seals, sharks, fishing, albatross and other bird life.
Entomological Society of New Zealand
New
Zealand Ecological Society
If you have a natural history web site and would like to establish a reciprocal link with us, then feel free to contact us.
