The Unexpected Bird
In November, I woke to a thick duvet of snow on the ground. The Eglinton Valley was having its last gasps of winter, funnelling chill winds across Knobb's Flat, where…
2017 Highlights
This year has been dominated by my Master's research, but it has also been a fun year photographically. Although my usual adventures were limited, being involved in seabird research has…
November
It's been busy. I've been doing the last lot of fieldwork for my Master's thesis. It's extremely nocturnal. I went to the Australasian Ornithological Conference in Geelong. I don't have…
More Albatross
Today's post is just a bunch more photos from my trip with Monarch Wildlife Cruises, because everyone needs a weekly dose of seabirds! Also because I'm quite busy at the…
Mōhua
I think every conference I attend from now on will be a bit of a let-down compared to the BirdsNZ conference this year. After a weekend of great talks, we…
Connect the birds – mist-netting in Auckland
A bird in the hand is...usually quite angry. Especially the larger ones. So when the first bird of the day is a big angry Tui, what do you do? You…
Muriwai – sunsets and silhouettes
I went out to Muriwai recently. I miss seabirds, and the Gannets there are the easiest way for me to get my fix! The chicks are fledging, moulting their fluffy…
Birds in the Berg
Giant's Castle is known for its vultures, and I will write a few posts about them soon. Today I wanted to focus on the other birdlife we encountered while staying…
Wanaka and Grebes
I’m in Wanaka at the moment, where it is windy and mostly warm. It’s great to get back into the photography groove after exams, and these Australasian Crested Grebes were…
Oystercatchers
I really don't like the name Oystercatcher. It's not so much a name as a feeding strategy, and Oysters don't really require a lot of catching, as they are largely…
Sitting Still
After a month overseas I have a slew of photos to go through, cull the bad ones and process the good ones. Since my days are filled with other important…
Lake Okareka
I don't think I've done a blog yet about Lake Okareka, which is ridiculous considering the amount of time I've spent there over the years. Not 20 minutes away from…
Baby Birds
The beauty of nature is apparent at this time of year. Fledglings are being fed by their parents, so that they can grow up to forage on their own. Their…