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 […]

Takahe are the peacock-coloured and delightful flightless chungus of the New Zealand bird world. Once thought to be extinct they were amazingly rediscovered in a remote Fiordland location in 1948, and a dedicated recovery programme has moved them from the […]

Not many people get to take a close up look at bird’s feathers. The detail through a camera lens is amazing. How stunningly beautiful are these takahe feathers!

Spring has sprung in New Zealand and announcing its arrival is a profusion of bright yellow Kowhai flowers and a flurry of tui activity. The flowering season is short and competition can be fierce for the best golden treats. A […]