Welcome from Jan and John
“The natural world is the greatest source of excitement. The greatest source of visual beauty. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living.”
Sir David Attenborough.
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 land and Bruny
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: General Notes: This
A Pelagic Adventure in the Chatham Islands
A description about a birding trip to The Chatham Islands.
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 a memorable experience.
Update on Birding Adventures
Besides my usual birdwatching adventures in my hometown, there isn’t much else to share except for some personal experiences. Unfortunately, I suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon right before
“Thigh-Deep and Loving It: My Epic Quest to Find a Rare Asiatic Gull-billed Tern in New Zealand’s Big Sand Island (Manukapua )”
Are you a bird lover looking for a new adventure? Have you ever heard of the Asiatic Gull-billed Tern? It’s a rare bird that has been evading human
Photo journals
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The early morning chirp of calls with NZ kaka, bellbird and tui enthrall us. We keep a close eye on the local wildlife; grey warblers and shiny bronze cuckoos. Love living in Gisborne and New Zealand
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
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.
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 •
10 Unexpected, Uplifting Excavator Uses for Retired Surgeons
Playful look at how retired surgeons are finding joy-and horsepower-behind the controls of excavators.
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
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.