Hawke's Bay dotterel chicks found dead in no-vehicle zone near Waitangi wetland

Hawke’s Bay dotterel chicks have been found dead in tyre tracks near a wetland area where vehicles are prohibited. The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council patrols the site six times a week to enforce the no-vehicle rule. Despite these efforts, reports indicate that motorbikes and free-roaming dogs are still accessing the area. The council may take further action, including involving police, if violations continue. The wetlands between the Clive and Tukituki Rivers are crucial for the breeding of endangered banded dotterels. The area supports about 16% of the global population of this species.