- Conservation status
- In serious trouble
Like us, tūturiwhatu love to hang out at the beach. You may see them foraging on sandspits and sandy beaches, but it's hard to spot their nests. Breeding birds are often disturbed by humans, dogs, vehicles, and stock. Dogs, vehicles and stock can crush eggs and chicks and dogs can also kill eggs, chicks and adults. Sometimes, tūturiwhatu mums and dads will try to distract intruders from their nest by performing ‘rat runs’ or pretending they’re injured. When you're at the beach this summer, look out for markers like seaweed and driftwood, and give these russet-hued beach babes some space!
Campaign Manager
Amaryllis Kint
Much like a soup du jour, dotterels are your bird of the day – or month, or year, or any time! But although these cream-puffs look totally snackable, they are definitely not for eating, even if your pet dogs might just love a good ol' poached dotterel egg by the seaside.
The dotterel is a northern delicacy that we love – a feast for the eyes and for the heart. Let's give these guys the win: this is one species we don't want to see on the extinction menu!
#Notyournextsnack - let's bring the dotterel back.
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