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 […]
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Beautiful Fiordland
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 […]
Northland seabirds
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 […]
More birds
It’s about time I posted some more birds. Enjoy this selection.
More scenes from the Catlins
Tunnel Beach, Dunedin
Here’s a few images from Tunnel Beach in Dunedin. Crowded and busy during the daytime but almost empty on a beautiful evening at sunset.
Seals and sea lions
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 […]
Catlins waterfalls
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 […]
More beautiful white fronted terns
White fronted tern courtship
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 […]