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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

After ten years of taking me all over the country birding I've upgraded my vehicle, not with some big flash 4 x 4, but with another just the same - … … Continued

Most wild creatures get accustomed to humans if they are around them enough, and birds are no exception. At the house we use at Foxton, located on the Manawatu River … … Continued

As a birder part of your kit is a good pair of binoculars and a decent spotting scope. I recently upgraded my optics by making a decent investment in Swarovski … … Continued

A week in Taranaki (New Plymouth) gave us many opportunities to photograph things that are, 'like no other', as their district motto says. It is a unique area of New … … Continued

Only twice have I seen a black phase fantail in the North Island, where their numbers are less than 1% of the total fantail population. In the South Island they … … Continued

It is not often these days that I get to photograph a new bird species in New Zealand, but this last week I had the opportunity. A Terek Sandpiper was … … Continued