Some tranquil scenes from a recent visit to Nelson Lakes.

These photos are from back in May on a lovely day out with The Petrel Station on the Tutukaka Coast. Not as birdy as my last trip but great to see some albatrosses and a few rarer species flying around. […]

A few iconic Perth scenes

Australia is a paradise for bird lovers and photographers alike. The variety and diversity of birdlife is astounding and much easier to spot than in New Zealand which has far less open terrain. These birds are all very common around […]

Everyone loves a quokka! These cute little marsupials are super friendly and look like they have a permanent smile. Happily munching away on various plants that they find, they are easy to photograph on Rottnest Island which is where I […]

It’s been wild on the Northland coast recently – we received a pummelling from the tail end of a tropical cyclone. While most people were tucked up at home, I was out and about enjoying being windswept and invigorated. Some […]

A visit to Fiordland has to be a top ten life experience for many people. It’s the kind of place where you pinch yourself and ask “Is this real? Did I die and go to heaven?”. Every corner you go […]

In late 2024 I was lucky enough to spend a day out on the Northland east coast with The Petrel Station https://www.thepetrelstation.nz/ on a pelagic seabird spotting trip. The day out was so worth it with thousands of bird sightings […]

It’s about time I posted some more birds. Enjoy this selection.