Kawau, black shag

are short sighted and sometimes hunt at night

Where you can find them:

Across the globe from Iceland to Africa, and locally all around Wairarapa Moana. They are often seen perched on raised logs and fence posts around the shores of Lake Wairarapa and nearby lagoons. You can often see them spreading their wings in the sun to dry them out.

What they look like:

A large black bird with a long neck - you won’t miss them if they’re out and about!

Did you know:

Kawau can be found in a wide range of habitats from estuaries to subalpine zones.