Welcome to Digitalpix Nature & Wildlife Photography
Hi, I’m Toya Heatley, a passionate nature and wildlife 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.
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Latest Posts:
Kereru in a Kōwhai Tree – Photographing New Zealand’s Native Wood Pigeon
Two kereru visited our tall kōwhai tree today, offering a wonderful wildlife encounter and an interesting photographic challenge in difficult afternoon light.
H5 Bird Flu in Wellington: Why I’m No Longer Feeding the Birds
H5 bird flu has been detected in Petone, Wellington. Here’s why I’ve stopped feeding birds and how I will continue enjoying bird photography.
Dogs at the Local Park | A Fun Morning Behind the Camera
A relaxing morning at the local park turned into an unexpected dog photography session, featuring friendly Teddy and several happy dogs enjoying their daily walks.
Kea Courtship at Staglands Wildlife Reserve
Discover the fascinating courtship behaviour of endangered kea at Staglands Wildlife Reserve through a series of photographs captured on Matariki.