Brooklands Lagoon wetland Christchurch New Zealand
Brooklands Lagoon, north of Spencer Park, Christchurch, is protected from the sea by Brooklands Spit and coastal sand dunes. It is an important wildlife area with countless insects, invertebrates, fish, native plants and more than 74 species of birds recorded.The lagoon is one of the few remaining natural wetlands in New Zealand, now that more than 90% of natural wetlands have been drained or destroyed.
The Brooklands Lagoon is an important link in a chain of wetlands that runs along the central Canterbury coast. These wetlands are used by migrating birds. The lagoon provides a breeding habitat, wintering site and a feeding stop for birds migrating between the North and South Islands.
The lagoon covers 270 hectares, is 4.5km long and 0.8km at its widest point.
Brooklands Lagoon wetland Christchurch New Zealand
Brooklands Lagoon, north of Spencer Park, Christchurch, is protected from the sea by Brooklands Spit and coastal sand dunes. It is an important wildlife area with countless insects, invertebrates, fish, native plants and more than 74 species of birds recorded.The lagoon is one of the few remaining natural wetlands in New Zealand, now that more than 90% of natural wetlands have been drained or destroyed.
The Brooklands Lagoon is an important link in a chain of wetlands that runs along the central Canterbury coast. These wetlands are used by migrating birds. The lagoon provides a breeding habitat, wintering site and a feeding stop for birds migrating between the North and South Islands.
The lagoon covers 270 hectares, is 4.5km long and 0.8km at its widest point.