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Unusual Surgical Call-Outs .Looking back.
Unusual surgical call-outs are a given for surgeons who have an on-call responsibility and it is “what it is to be a surgeon”. ⸻ The
Author: Aotearoa
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Finding Purpose After Medicine: Evolving Beyond the Scalpel
When the pager fell silent, I expected rest. Instead, I found curiosity waiting. Evolving Beyond the Scalpel traces how surgical precision became a new way of seeing — through photography, land, and travel. It’s a story of renewal, not retirement.
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The Fast Twitch to Auckland: A 10-Year Rare Bird.
Primary keyword focus: rare bird sighting New Zealand Auckland twitch Secondary keywords: bird twitch NZ • Ōtara Creek • rare vagrant bird New Zealand •
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10 Unexpected, Uplifting Excavator Uses for Retired Surgeons
Playful look at how retired surgeons are finding joy-and horsepower-behind the controls of excavators.
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Photos of Australian Wildlife; a Safe Link
Here’s a link to some of my Australian Wildlife Photos. It is safe, as is this website, and connects to my Adobe Account. Here it
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My wildlife photos from past trips, using every opportunity to add to my collections
Mauritius: There is no doubt about it that this place is a jewel in the Indian Ocean and boasts fantastic opportunities for adventure and photography.
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One Week in Tasmania : Auckland to Hobart direct
Three crazy birders hired a car and off we went. First target species picked up at the airport. A blackbird haha. We had days on
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Every Birders Dream ; Papua New Guinea
The itinerary, in summary, was this: Papua New Guinea Itinerary: 18 Days of Exploration and Birding (July 20 – August 6) Arrival Days: Day-by-Day Breakdown:
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A Pelagic Adventure in the Chatham Islands
A description about a birding trip to The Chatham Islands.
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The South Island of New Zealand is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with its diverse landscapes and abundant birdlife. Recently, I embarked on a birding adventure to Awarua Bay that left me in awe of the incredible avian wonders this region has to offer. It was a day filled with surprises, stunning sightings, and a deep appreciation for the natural world.
Australasian Bittern Trio: A Rare Encounter My day of birding began with high hopes but little did I know that it would soon turn into