Welcome to Digitalpix Nature Photography
Hi, I’m Toya Heatley, a passionate nature photographer based in New Zealand, with a particular love for bird photography. Photography isn’t just a hobby for me, it’s a passion, and perhaps even an obsession.
Spending time outdoors, immersed in the beauty of native wildlife, is one of my favourite pastimes. I find joy not only in capturing images of birds and nature, but also in writing about my experiences and sharing my wildlife photography journey with others.
This website is my personal photo journal, filled with my latest bird and nature images, free photography tutorials, and stories from the field. Whether I’m photographing tui in native bush or seabirds along the coast, I document where my camera takes me and reflect on what I learn along the way.
Through these adventures, I’ve seen how much I’ve grown as a photographer. By sharing my images, tips, and insights, I hope to inspire and support others on their own nature photography journeys.
Feedback and comments are welcome via the contact form here.
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Latest Posts:
A walk in the rain at Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne Ecosanctuary
A bit of rain is never enough to keep us away from Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne Ecosanctuary, especially when the weather report promises only scattered showers.
Garden Locals: Male korimako (bellbird) visiting a New Zealand garden
A male korimako, or New Zealand bellbird, visits the garden in winter. A behind-the-scenes look at behaviour, photography, and camera settings.
Garden Locals: A curious female tūī at the feeder
Garden Locals – meeting the wildlife that visits our garden, one moment at a time.
Tuatara and Juvenile Shags at Zealandia: Enjoying Wellington’s Wildlife Sanctuary
A perfect day at Zealandia spotting tuatara and watching nesting shags raising their chicks. Wellington wildlife at its best!