March 13. An enthusiastic group of Bird Watchers (and listeners) were not disappointed with our visit to Tawharanui to listen to bird song. The noisiest were the bellbirds korimako although the tui gave them a run for their money! Whiteheads popo kotea, saddlebacks tieke, banded rail moho pereru, (who were more interested in foraging than singing), kereru, whose flight makes a whooshing sound, and a baby takahe honking for its parents, piwakawaka all put on a show, many daring to come on the same eco trail as us. The baby takahe is considered to be the first born in a public place in NZ. For those interested in enjoying such an experience, make sure you go early (before 9.30 am) and walk slowly through the ngahere.