River Care Code:
Avoid disturbing wildlife - refrain from driving in riverbeds, particularly during the breeding season from August to December. River birds nest on the ground, their eggs and chicks are almost impossible to spot from a vehicle.
Keep your distance from wildlife. Birds swooping, circling or calling loudly probably have nests nearby. Move away so they can return to them, or their eggs and chicks could die.
Make sure your pets keep well clear of birds and other wildlife. A dog running loose can wreak havoc, leave your dog at home or keep it under strict control on a leash.
Avoid operating power boats or jet skis near riverbanks and estuary shorelines. Go slow - the speed limit for boats is 5 knots within 200 m of a bank - the wake of a speeding vessel causes erosion and disturbs wildlife. Jet boats can wash away nests near the water’s edge.
Exotic weeds and fish are big problem in some waterways, clean your gear and boats before you leave to prevent their spread to new waterways.
Teach children to care for nature.
See:
http://ecan.govt.nz/advice/biodiversity ... ivers.aspx
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recrea ... care-code/
Ashley River bird breeding season is nearly here
Ashley River bird breeding season is nearly here
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Re: Ashley River bird breeding season is nearly here
Oh goody, another season of bad press for the 4 wheeler. Doesn't bother me as I much prefer to be in the trees but I've noted the birds moving further downstream each year probably as an effect of keeping people out. The birds seemed happy enough when they were up near swamp road and relatively out of the way. Now they are down to the Ashley bridge and clashes between bird and human are inevitable. Taggarts will most likely dig a swimming hole out by the reserve. Half of Rangiora walk their dogs down there as well as 2 and 4 wheelers a playin.
The bird lovers have encouraged the birds down to this very well used part of the river and when the inevitable happens it will be somebody else's fault.
I know the do gooders don't like to be criticized so grab a chair, sit back and relax with a cold bear - here we go salvos from the high ground
The bird lovers have encouraged the birds down to this very well used part of the river and when the inevitable happens it will be somebody else's fault.
I know the do gooders don't like to be criticized so grab a chair, sit back and relax with a cold bear - here we go salvos from the high ground
May the force be with you.