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.
Exploring the Wonders of New Zealand on a Wildlife and Adventure Tour
Embark on a wildlife and adventure tour of New Zealand for an unforgettable journey that combines breathtaking natural wonders with thrilling activities. Our fun and authoritative guide will
Is New Zealand Good for Birding
Is New Zealand Good for BirdingBirding holidays are a fantastic way to combine your love of travel and wildlife, and New Zealand is one of the best places
Wild World New Zealand Photography
If you’re interested in capturing the colorful plumage of New Zealand’s native birds, the Tui is a great species to focus on. These small birds are known for
Exploring the Avian World of the Beautiful East Cape
Twelve enthusiastic birders and a wonderful family of five embarked on a journey to the Gisborne and East Cape region of New Zealand to participate in an eBird
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
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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.