Lake Ellesmeer south of Christ Church is a popular breeding ground for many water birds. Every year some 5000 black swans nest on the lake’s shores. White swans multiply less prolifically. Mallard ducks, gulls, terns, wading birds including stilts and herons, all inhabit the Ellesmeer district. Canada geese fly down from the hills in December and January for their molting season. As more wet lands are drained these birds are in danger of losing their home.
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ACMI Identifier
008434
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Habitations
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Canada
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Flight
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Migration
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - New Zealand
Animals & Wildlife → Geese - Behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Water birds
Animals & Wildlife → Zoology - New Zealand
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Lakes
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wetland ecology
Documentary → Documentary films - New Zealand
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)