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.

Seals and sea lions are increasingly abundant along the New Zealand coastline. Their large dark eyes and chubby stature are understandably a drawcard for humans, rating high on the cuteness scale. Underwater they are lithe and graceful and can turn […]

The Catlins, on the southeast corner of the South Island of New Zealand, has luxuriant rainforest right down to the coast in places and is one of the most scenic areas to drive and explore in the country. There are […]

While humans try to attract a potential partner with flowers, white fronted terns take courtship to a whole new level offering fresh fish to impress the ladies. Both females and males will grow a mullet hairdo, and they develop a […]

On a recent visit to the South Island, I was lucky enough to see my second aurora australis (after a few previous nights out that failed to fire off). This one was really spectacular with dancing light rays visible without […]