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Banded Dotterels (tuturiwhatu), G7, 100-400

Started Oct 17, 2019 | Photos thread
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Re: Banded Dotterels (tuturiwhatu), G7, 100-400

Kiwisnap wrote:

Given that dogs and dog owners are regarded as the spawn of Satan in NZ, compared to somewhere like the UK, I am amazed that they have not done what they usually do and just banned dogs.

I agree that NZ is a bit behind some other places when it comes to integrating dogs into society, but hey, we're making progress - in some areas you can take your dog on public transport.

BUT it has to be carried in a crate! Not great for our two greyhounds

As far as dogs and wildlife are concerned, while the dotterels aren't really at risk from dogs, other species are.

Little penguins (kororā) also frequent the residential area where I live, and these are another declining species but particularly at risk from dogs. I know our neighbour's dog killed one on our beach a few years ago, and more recently another terrier got into a nesting area nearby and killed all 7 birds.

While we do have some great dog owners, a lot of people are totally clueless when it comes to dogs.

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