The Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre Incorporated has cared for and treated thousands of birds since 1st August 1992, when it was first established.

As founders of the centre, we have 'clocked up' over 30 years experience working with native birds, managing and running the centre with the help of a small but dedicated team of volunteers.

The centre's diverse operations include:

• Rescuing, caring for and rehabilitating over 1200 birds each year.

• Running education programmes for approximately 6000 school children who visit the centre each year.

• Conducting birdlife education programmes in some of Northland's more remote schools.

• Lecturing groups of adults about the centre and its conservation work.

• Fostering environmental consciousness in Northland's communities.

• Educating local landowners on wild birds and care of their habitat.

• Helping save the kiwi by supporting the Department of Conservation and many Northland Landcare groups in their work associated with kiwi recovery

• Provide ongoing care of birds that cannot be released.

• Providing free access to the centre for the public. The centre is also wheelchair friendly.

Robert and Robyn Webb, Founders of the Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre
 

You can “Sponsor Us” A monthly gift of $20 (more if you are able), will ensure a consistent income for the Centre, providing for the purchase of food and medication for the birds in our care.

It's a sad fact that many of New Zealand's endemic and native birds are at risk. Tragically, even our national icon, the kiwi, is threatened with extinction unless we act now.

As a non-profit, registered and incorporated society with charitable status we receive no government funding, and our income relies solely on donations, grants and sponsorship.

But with your support we can continue to make a real difference and care for Northland's birdlife.

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