Gallery 0 Results Reset search Close Wetland Photography 2015 Jayde Pickworth My photos are of the Wakapuaka Wildlife Reserve, a community conservation project and the connected estuary called Nelson Haven. The reserve has been established to recreate a unique wetland area on the outskirts on Nelson City. This beautiful Wetland area is separated from the Tasman Bay and the mountains of Kahurangi National Park by a 13km boulder bank stretching from Mackay Bluff to the Cut of Nelson Harbour. The people of Nelson are beginning to realise the importance of wetlands as an integral part of their natural environment. They hope by recreating wetlands it will help protect the haven, wider environment and the wildlife that inhabits these spaces. Gracie Lewis PekaPeka Wetland, Hastings. Matt Flower The Takahe are found in the swamp/ marshlands of the South Island. They rely on the wetlands for food for themselves, and rely on the aquatic insects to feed their chicks. Tara Swan Wetland with amazing reflection 2015 Jayde Pickworth Children of tomorrow enjoying the evening breeze, with the warm reflection of the sun sitting at the horizon. A panoramic view of Apia harbour, Samoa. Maria Kerstin Quentin Werry Wetlands attract all sorts of bird life. The black swan raises its family here as it provides food and protection. This mother did a wonderful job of raising her young, all made it to adulthood. I have been quite attached to these birds so watching them grow up was lovely. Tara Swan Unity College, Caloundra students frog pond planting for World Wetland Day 2015 to create frog habitat as well as help protect the Pumicestone Passage - Ramsar wetland area. Steevens Simone This is Pekapeka Swamp, south of Hastings, New Zealand. It is being restored back to its former glory by the local council who recognise its importance. Rachel Hyde The significance of wetlands as a source of water, food and ecosystem services for human needs. Maria Kerstin Blossoming of Life - Along the border of Australia, you are surrounded by nature. With the coast on one side and countless marshes and wildlife species on the other! Russell Connor