Banded Dotterel for Bird of the Year

The Banded Dotterel, this cute bird is really, really vulnerable to predation as they nest in a little nest scrape on the beach- help raise awareness by voting!

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@NatForsdick @SophieFern Easy choice 😊 #votebandie

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@lyndabrendish 👏👏👏 welcome to #TeamBandie!

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@CardioKiwi @jacqui_aotearoa Kererū spend too much time getting drunk on berries. Banded Dotterels get things done.

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@VoteToroa Woah! That toroa is looking stunning now with its beautiful 'necklace'. It's always amazing to see inclusivity and positivity being shared among bird of the year contestants ❤️

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@VoteToroa @BreBarra @Forest_and_Bird Just a friendly reminder that at present, NZ has three-year terms; don't be surprised when the New Zealand public doesn't want to be left waiting for three terms to hear a policy announcement.

Banded Dotterels - providing insects to all, within our first 100 days.

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@VoteToroa @BreBarra @Forest_and_Bird With all due respect, you literally spend 5-10 years at sea becoming emotionally mature enough to raise a family, then only lay a single egg once every two years.

Banded Dotterels don't muck about like toroa. We are a superb choice for PM.

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@BreBarra @Forest_and_Bird This is the outcome we should all, unquestionably, be striving for #votebandie

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@Forest_and_Bird Respectfully, Banded Dotterel being elected leader of the government would be an excellent outcome.

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@IRCocytus @HelenClarkNZ @KiriAllan Really appreciate your support!

[Banded Dotterel for Bird of the Year @VoteBandie]

WE CAME FOURTH!! Banded Dotterels have made history by placing fourth in Bird of the Year 2019, the first time they've ever made the top ten!

We're so grateful to the support of everyone who cast their vote for the Pohowera, our sponsors and our high profile endorsements.
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@VoteHoiho Finally, this has been amazing, but it's important to remember the serious message behind #BirdoftheYear. Aotearoa has an extraordinary number of endangered birds, which desperately need help. Please consider supporting Forest & Bird, in their work to protect our environment.
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We'd also like to extend a huge congratulations to @VoteHoiho for an absolutely deserved win - we're stoked to see a seabird take out the crown 🤩
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@melulater 👏👏👏👏

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Only THIRTY MINUTES LEFT to vote in #BirdoftheYear 2019!! Make sure you #VoteBandie, to help support these adorable underbirds 👇👇

https://t.co/vDV9aGrOLy

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@PhillSherring Thanks for your support!!

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Thanks for your support, Andrew!! #VoteBandie before voting closes at 5pm today 👌

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One more day until voting closes!! Have you voted for these gorgeous floofs yet? #VoteBandie and tell all ur friends <3

https://t.co/vDV9aGadU0

#BirdoftheYear

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We're into the final moments of #BirdoftheYear - only two more days to go before voting closes! Have YOU voted yet??

https://t.co/vDV9aGrOLy

#VoteBandie

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That's our boi - hard at work on the campaign trail 😍👏
#BirdoftheYear #VoteBandie

[Louise Thomas @Louthesciwriter]

BD campaigning on #Petone Beach, wearing his Hawke's Bay rugby jersey to attract the ladies and show solidarity with regional #NZ. He needs your vote. Apathy is the enemy, no one wants to be stuck with a moss chicken, crazy penguin, or drunk fatty.

#votebandie #BirdOfTheYear

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@missylongshore Definitely the gorgeous Pohowera (Banded Dotterel)! As endangered as two species of Kiwi but get nowhere near the same amount of conservation attention or funding. #VoteBandie