News Archive

We have a godwit who visits us in Whanganui each summer, or at least has done for the last 10 years, as I have previously reported in my posts. I … … Continued

The Royal Spoonbill is a very photogenic bird, a photographer's dream subject. Over the years I have photographed many of them but almost always on the ground, usually at some … … Continued

This has been a good summer for new bird species in New Zealand - for me, three new birds photographed in three weeks, not too bad considering some years there … … Continued

When word was out that a MEGA rarity, in the birding world, had shown up at Napier I was making plans to get there as quick as possible. Only the … … Continued

We are often in Dunedin due to having family there, and for me every trip must include some time on the Otago Peninsula. Things I associate with the area include … … Continued

We may have lived in New Zealand all our lives, but have we seen all our country? This past week we visited an area where we had never been - … … Continued

I had the opportunity at the weekend to try photographing birds that were half a kilometre away, with my Canon 1DX, 500mm lens and 1.4 converter, and using my Samsung … … Continued

Just a few years ago we planted some trees in our back yard, known to attract birds, and now it is paying off. I spent an hour last Saturday photographing … … Continued

Winter is not a great time for bird photographers in New Zealand but this season does offer some opportunities that are unique. At river estuaries you find a different range … … Continued

This year the raft race was organised by Plumber Dan and for photographers it is a colourful and action-filled opportunity for some Whanganui pictures. About 26 rafts were entered and … … Continued