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Waves arriving ashore
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Waves

Waves come in so many different sizes, shapes, colour and forms. Calm and mesmerising, to wild and stormy they make great viewing. The sound of waves is also hypnotic and relaxing. Being by water is good for our health! Enjoy […]

Kotuku white heron in flight
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Kotuku – White herons

White herons are not unique to New Zealand but we have a small, stable population near Okarito Lagoon on the West Coast of the South Island where they nest. In the non breeding season they can be found at estuaries, […]

Pohutukawa flower macro
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Pohutukawa flowers

Early in the summer in New Zealand, our native pohutukawa trees burst into bloom with a flourish of bright red flowers. Heralding Christmas and balmy beachy days, how can they not put a smile on your face. Apart from their […]

Child playing sand beach
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Children in nature

How delightful is it to spend a day at the beach with a child discovering nature. Start your kids off early exploring the world around them. Fresh air and fun. So good!

yellow pygmy seahorse hippocampus
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Underwater Critters

A myriad of tiny and fascinating critters inhabit the underwater world. Often the masters of camouflage, they can be easily overlooked – many species of shrimps, crabs, seaslugs and even fish are still being discovered. Amongst my favourites are pygmy […]

Silvereye pollination mountain flax bird New Zealand
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Silvereyes in Pollen Dust

How cute are these gorgeous little silvereyes covered in pollen dust.  Mountain flax has just come into flower, and the silvereyes are just able to reach the tasty nectar inside while inadvertently playing the role of pollinators. The flax anthers […]