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.
Its been a while; Costa Rica
The call-up from a friend came. Next thing I was in the plane to San Jose. From hotel verandah and out over the gardens, first bird was a
Trip to Subantarctic Islands
Subantarctic Islands Happily the weather was perfect for our Heritage trip to the Snares Islands, Auckland Islands, Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands and Bounty Islands. Rock formations, wildlife, Zodiac excursions
Fiordland September 2021
Fiordland Adventure September 2021 Our group of 9 enjoyed a 10 day excursion to deep in the Fiordland Sounds where we spent our time aboard the Tutoko 2.
Sea Voyage to the Kermadec Islands and Beyond
Here’s an excerpt from Scott Brook’s summary of our trip to the Kermadecs. Its wellwritten and deserves recognition on this site.”On Friday 26th March 2021, 13 very keen
Two weeks and returned from Great Barrier Island
We started with a brief hunt for the Marsh Sandpiper at Ahuriri in Hawkes Bay. It took a while, but declared its presence after an hour of roosting
Chasing down a Rare Vagrant Bird.
Whilst watching “the Chase” yesterday, one of the quiz questions was “what is a bird that wanders off it’s migratory path called” 1 Wanderer, 2 Vagrant,3 Roamer. Of
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
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.
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
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:
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