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08 Aug 2022

Kaka Visiting Whanganui

by Paul Gibson | posted in: Uncategorized | 0
The kaka is an iconic New Zealand endemic, and we have been happy to have a young pair visiting our Virginia Lake, here in Whanganui. Although seemingly common around Wellington, … … Continued
18 Jul 2022

New Camera Gear after 10 years

by Paul Gibson | posted in: Uncategorized | 0
I am in the process of updating my camera gear, after using a Canon 1DX for 10 years. One reason for change was the weight of the gear, that seems … … Continued
24 May 2022

Harriers - Drive-by shooting

by Paul Gibson | posted in: Uncategorized | 0
A harrier is a hard bird to photograph, despite being common and widespread. They are very timid, and don't allow close approach. We often see them sitting on fence posts … … Continued
05 May 2022

Moreporks - the silent predator of the night

by Paul Gibson | posted in: Uncategorized | 0
We have a local spot where in the bush a morepork family reside. Previously I have reported on a family we found a couple of years ago, mum and dad, … … Continued
09 Apr 2022

Royal Spoonbill Spectacular

by Paul Gibson | posted in: Uncategorized | 0
This week at least four large groups of royal spoonbill have passed through Whanganui, on their northern migration, and what a spectacular sight they have been. This morning 70 of … … Continued
22 Mar 2022

Updated again- AJD has Disappeared?

by Paul Gibson | posted in: Uncategorized | 0
29 March 2022 - All godwits that are going to migrate from Whanganui have now left. AJD did not show again, so we want to assume he migrated a week … … Continued
08 Mar 2022

AJD now in full breeding plumage

by Paul Gibson | posted in: Uncategorized | 0
We are only in early March but AJD is already in full breeding plumage, more than two weeks before his expected departure on 25 March. I have had a great … … Continued
02 Feb 2022

A first for New Zealand - a black tern

by Paul Gibson | posted in: Uncategorized | 0
A black tern has been found along the Kapiti Coast and has been, for the last few days, the focus of any real birder in New Zealand. A first for … … Continued
28 Jan 2022

AJD Continues his Summer Sojourn on the Whanganui

by Paul Gibson | posted in: Uncategorized | 0
This year, for the first time, AJD has only been at Whanganui for his summer sojourn. There has been no time at Foxton, due to his late arrival. Thankfully he … … Continued
13 Jan 2022

A New Zealand Beauty

by Paul Gibson | posted in: Uncategorized | 0
One bird that has thrived in recent years is the Tui. It seems that all the right planting in urban areas has brought the Tui to our home gardens, and … … Continued

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