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.
Hunt for the Great Spotted Kiwi
We were keen to find this, most difficult of iconic Aotearoa birds. Leaving after dark we wound our way up a remote West Coast track along the Bullock
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Blog It’s been with trepidation that we ventured across the Tasman and Australia to Perth where our son’s family live. Of course I have used the opportunity to
Our World
It has taken us a while to get this blog up and running. It is important to realise the changes happening in the world and how we
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