News Archive

For Christmas 2023 we have a new book out, RARE BEAUTY Nankeen Night Heron in New Zealand, a fascinating read of one of New Zealand's rarest birds, only found resident … … Continued

This year has seen several uncommon waders on the Whanganui Estuary, the latest being a tiny, red-necked stint. I last photographed one here in 2006, so they are certainly rare … … Continued

We are very happy to see the godwit, flagged AJD, return back to Foxton from his migration to Alaska. This now completes 15 years of migrations that I have been … … Continued

I was lucky to be able to photograph a gull-billed tern recently at the Manawatu Estuary. Earlier in the year we had one briefly at Whanganui. A lovely bird, with … … Continued

We first had a mostly white blackbird, and now we have a mostly white fantail, both in nearby areas. The fantail was reported some time again, but trying to find … … Continued

After a very exciting breeding season and our good fortune of being able to monitor nests and chicks, the birds returned to their nocturnal ways. However, during some cold days … … Continued

In Whanganui's main street, around the Countdown area, there is a mostly white blackbird. It has been seen over the last couple of months and is actually a very attractive … … Continued

Last year we had a great kaka hunt with many successful encounters. And, this year, they are back again. A gardener at Bason Botanic Gardens let us know that she … … Continued

During winter we have lots of kingfishers on the Whanganui River Estuary, feeding on crabs, that seem abundant. Driving my 4x4 along the estuary I can approach the birds closely, … … Continued

We recently had two gull-billed terns visit the Whanganui River Estuary, for a few days. The birds were reported so I went searching. With just minutes of daylight remaining, I … … Continued