Eglinton River Habitat
- Location:
- Eglinton Valley, Milford Road, Fiordland, contact place: Knobs Flat
- Region:
- Fiordland
- District:
- SDC
- Commenced:
- 2009
- Access:
- via Milford Road
- Area (ha):
- 3
- Website:
- Visit website
Description
The Eglinton River bed is an important habitat for several species of birds and other fauna. Nowadays this habitat is overgrown by lupins, thistle and other weeds, and introduced predators are causing havoc at nesting sites. A volunteer group has been established to protect black-fronted terns, which are classified as endangered, and other species.
Historic involvement
PC Taylor, Martin Sliva, Southland Forest & Bird
Current involvement
Eglinton River Habitat group & local community, DOC Te Anau.