ABOUT
|
Waimea Inlet is the largest semi-enclosed estuary in the South Island and recognised as a wetland of international importance.
The Inlet is home to some of New Zealand’s most rare and threatened native plants and animals, including birds like the variable oystercatcher, wrybill, banded rail, marsh crake, Australasian bittern and bar-tailed godwit. It is also home to populations of wild, stray and domestic cats which are known to predate native wildlife. The Responsible Cat Management (RCM) project aims to reduce wild and stray cat numbers and protect domestic cats in the area by working with cat owners through community education and engagement. |
|
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer nec odio. Praesent libero. Sed cursus ante dapibus diam. Sed nisi. Nulla quis sem at nibh elementum imperdiet. Duis sagittis ipsum. Praesent mauris. Fusce nec tellus sed augue semper porta. Mauris massa. Vestibulum lacinia arcu eget nulla.
HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT DOMESTIC CATS ARE AFFECTING BIRD LIFE ON THE ESTUARY?
I'd LIKE TO SEE MORE NATIVE BIRDS IN THE ESTUARY BUT I ALSO LOVE MY CAT. WHAT'S THE SOLUTION?
Answer to question 1
how do you know that domestic cats are affecting BIRD LIFE on the estuary?
who can i contact if i have any concerns about this project?
what happens if my cat gets caught in a trap?
what other animals prey on the birds?
what birds are endangered and why should i care?