Uploads from Steve Attwood, tagged wetland, with geodata

Lake Ellesmere wetland Canterbury New Zealand

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:07:30 -0700

Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora is located in the Canterbury Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is actually a broad, shallow lagoon located directly to the west of Banks Peninsula, separated from the Pacific Ocean by a long narrow sandy spit called Kaitorete Spit, or more correctly Kaitorete Barrier. The lake holds high historical and cultural significance to the indigenous Māori population, especially as an area for food gathering. The traditional Māori name Te Waihora, means spreading waters. It has officially had a dual English/Māori name since at least 1938. It is also a nationally significant wetland home to a large number of native species and introduced waterfowl game birds. Some of the native species present are rare and threatened. The lake suffers from agricultural pollution (nutrient enrichment and effluent run-off), but a management programme is slowly restoring its natural health.

Deep Creek/Rangitata wetland from Mt Sunday

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:34:37 -0700

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Photographed from the top of Mt Sunday where the Edoras Village set was built for Lord of the Rings movies.

O Tu Wharekai / Hakatere Conservation Park, Ashburton high country, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Upper Rangitata valley from the top of Mt Sunday

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:34:38 -0700

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Photographed from the top of Mt Sunday where the Edoras Village set was built for Lord of the Rings movies.
O Tu Wharekai / Hakatere Conservation Park, Ashburton high country, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Deep Creek - Rangitata catchment

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:34:28 -0700

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A nationally important wetland area this creek is a major spawning ground for king salmon and also a home for the unique long jawed kokupu a member of the galaxid fish species.

O Tu Wharekai / Hakatere Conservation Park, Ashburton high country, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Deep Creek - Rangitata catchment

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:34:29 -0700

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Deep Creek - Rangitata catchment

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:34:28 -0700

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Deep Creek - Rangitata catchment

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:34:33 -0700

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Deep Creek river flats

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:34:23 -0700

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O Tu Wharekai / Hakatere Conservation Park, Ashburton high country, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Deep Creek braided river catchment

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:34:24 -0700

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O Tu Wharekai / Hakatere Conservation Park, Ashburton high country, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Deep Creek river flats

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:34:22 -0700

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O Tu Wharekai / Hakatere Conservation Park, Ashburton high country, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Deep Creek river flats

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:34:23 -0700

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O Tu Wharekai / Hakatere Conservation Park, Ashburton high country, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Deep Creek - Rangitata catchment

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:34:33 -0700

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Deep Creek - Rangitata catchment

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:34:31 -0700

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Deep Creek - Rangitata catchment

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:34:30 -0700

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Deep Creek - Rangitata catchment

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:34:32 -0700

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Deep Creek wetland Rangitata River and Mesopotamia station in background

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:34:35 -0700

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O Tu Wharekai / Hakatere Conservation Park, Ashburton high country, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Deep Creek - Rangitata catchment

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:34:27 -0700

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Mystery Lake - Ashburton Lakes District - Canterbury - New Zealand

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:10:30 -0700

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O Tu Wharekai / Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury New Zealand.

Mystery Lake - Ashburton Lakes District - Canterbury - New Zealand

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:10:30 -0700

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O Tu Wharekai / Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury New Zealand.

Mystery Lake - Ashburton Lakes District - Canterbury - New Zealand

nobody@flickr.com (Steve Attwood) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:10:31 -0700

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O Tu Wharekai / Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury New Zealand.