Forest & Bird Presents: Birds of the Ruahine

Ruru bird in a tree at upper Makaroro track Ruahine range

Chris Tuffley will speak about his work counting and photographing birds in the Ruahine Ranges and recording their songs during the 2019-2024 NZ Bird Atlas project.

Part of a monthly programme of talks presented by Forest & Bird Manawatū Branch.

Tea and coffee from 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm.

All welcome.

When

DATES

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Where

LOCATION

Central Library

Ground Floor

4 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410

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