News Archive

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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