Gannets at Muriwai

Went out to Muriwai to check out what was happening at the Gannet colony located at Muriwai Beach on Auckland’s west coast. The birds are back in from their winter break in Australia and are on both onshore nesting locations in good numbers. Still far from the peak numbers found in November. Good viewing of birds flying with building materials in tow can be seen right now. Look for a wind out of the west for great flying displays.

Australasian Gannet in fllight at Muriwai