A Brief Visit to Waikanae
Introducing a new nature photographer to Waikanae, gave an opportunity to capture some beautiful bird images.
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Kakariki, Kea, Nga Manu Nature Reserve, Shags, Waikanae Estuary, WhioKea
A Busy Day at Staglands Wildlife Reserve
When a fellow photographer messaged me and asked if it was too late in the morning to head to Staglands, I said “of course not, lets go!” And we did.
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Kea, Lovebirds, Peacocks, Rainbow Lorikeets, Staglands
A couple of hours in the kea enclosure at Staglands
Having patience is essential with bird photography, especially when you are in their environment. Last Sunday we decided to spend some time in a kea enclosure at Staglands…
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Brown Teal, Kea, Pateke, Staglands
Ngā Manu Nature Reserve
It’s Friday again and as usual, the day is devoted to the camera and getting out into Nature. Our destination this week was Ngā Manu Nature Reserve in Waikanae.
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Birds, Blue Duck, Kaka, Kakariki, Kea, Nga Manu Nature Reserve, Tuatara, Tui
The Kea’s New Enclosure
On our last visit to Staglands Wildlife Reserve the new kea enclosure was almost finished and we could see how great it was going to be for the birds. So on our next free day we headed back to Staglands to check it out. The enclosure is so much bigger than it was, yet it
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Birds, Ducks, Kea, Lovebirds, Parots, Sparrow, Staglands
Making the most of the sunshine
Yesterday, along with a couple of photog friends, I headed to Staglands wildlife Reserve. We enjoy going during the week because there is less people there and more opportunities to get some great photographs of the birds and animals there. This trip our focus was mainly on the birds, trying different techniques and settings on
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Kea, Parots, Staglands, Whio
Nga Manu Nature Reserve
We have had some brilliant days this last week and yesterday was no exception. Too good not to take the camera and go out enjoy the day. This time a fellow photog and myself ended up at Nga Manu Nature Reserve in Waikanae. We spent a couple of hours there enjoying ourselves, taking our time
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Blue Duck, Ducks, Kea, Kereru, Whio
Another trip to Staglands
If this morning is a taste of the summer to come then I am really looking forward to it. There was an icy start, so much so that my car told me of icy road conditions as I drove to the pool. But it soon warmed up into a warm sunny day. A perfect day
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Kea, Staglands
Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Cafe
Yesterday a fellow photographer and I went for a trip out to Staglands. Being a Friday it was virtually empty of people and a very relaxing space to have lunch and of course make a few images. Staglands is a place where it doesn’t matter how often you go there, you can always come away
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Bellbird, Dunnock, Kea, Pukeko, Staglands, Tui, WhioStaglands Wildlife Reserve
Staglands Wildlife Reserve is about 20 kilometres from where I live, so when I don’t feel like going to far and still want to get out with the camera it is a good place to go. I have a yearly pass so very cost effective too. I am unable to walk around the entire park
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Blue Duck, Ducks, Kea, Staglands, Whio