Last Saturday saw us head off to the Nga Manu Nature Reserve for a short visit. I was excited to see the kea walk through aviary open again.
Kea Chick: Enrichment Activities at Nga Manu Read More »
Kea, Nga Manu Nature Reserve
Visiting wildlife parks for photography during the school holidays is usually something we avoid, but not when it rains.
Staglands in the rain Read More »
Farmyard animals, Flowers, Kea, Kunekune pigs, Parots, Staglands
We had a few hours spare the other day, so headed out to visit the kea at Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Cafe. Of all the animals and birds they have at Staglands, the kea are my favourite.
A visit to the kea Read More »
Kea, Staglands
Introducing a new nature photographer to Waikanae, gave an opportunity to capture some beautiful bird images.
A Brief Visit to Waikanae Read More »
Kakariki, Kea, Nga Manu Nature Reserve, Shags, Waikanae Estuary, Whio
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.
A Busy Day at Staglands Wildlife Reserve Read More »
Kea, Lovebirds, Peacocks, Rainbow Lorikeets, 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…
A couple of hours in the kea enclosure at Staglands Read More »
Brown Teal, Kea, Pateke, Staglands
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.
Ngā Manu Nature Reserve Read More »
Birds, Blue Duck, Kaka, Kakariki, Kea, Nga Manu Nature Reserve, Tuatara, Tui
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
The Kea’s New Enclosure Read More »
Birds, Ducks, Kea, Lovebirds, Parots, Sparrow, Staglands
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
Making the most of the sunshine Read More »
Kea, Parots, Staglands, Whio
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
Nga Manu Nature Reserve Read More »
Blue Duck, Ducks, Kea, Kereru, Whio