The tuatara, the saddleback, the robin and more.
It is hard to walk around the Zealandia Ecosanctuary and not take a photo. It is not always the birds that grab my attention either…
North Is Robin
A walk around Zealandia Eco Sanctuary
Today we have a selection of images from Zealandia. This was the first time I had used the camera after the firmware upgrade and I was keen to see if there would be any improvement in the auto-focus. I am happy to day that I found using AFC much better with the birds than in …
A trip to Kapiti Island
Ever since I moved to the Wellington Region, I have wanted to go to Kapiti Island. I am not sure why it has taken nearly 23 years to do it, but thanks to a Hutt Camera Club field trip, I finally got there. Of course now I wish I had gone earlier and often! Everywhere …
Zealandia Opens at Level 2
Finally we get back to Alert Level 2 and Zealandia have a couple of member only days. I didn’t need to be asked twice, I was on my way there with a couple of fellow photogs who were just as keen to get back into the bush with the birds. The cobwebs have been dusted …
February at Zealandia
We visited Zealandia again this morning and found a host of young birds everywhere we went. The first bunch we can across were at the feeder at the bottom of the beech track. There were three young bellbirds all lined up on a branch that was just impossible to photograph. Just my luck! However it …
Whitehead fledglings at Zealandia
This morning we headed to Zealandia early to ensure a good parking space. We got that, but in reality it was probably too early for me to achieve the images I wanted. The light just wasn’t there and by the time it was I had commitments elsewhere so had to leave. However in the time …
In search of titipounamu
Yet another trip to Zealandia this weekend, this time in search of the titipounamu that have recently been released in the sanctuary. Alas this time I didn’t see any but that just makes me more determined to go back and keep on looking. I have never seen one before and now the opportunity is right …
The f/2.8 experiment – kakariki at Zealandia
Being a creature of habit, when preparing for a day of bird photography, I tend to load up my bag with the same lens staying well within my comfort zone. Today I changed it up adding a brand new lens to my kit – a birthday present from an indulgent husband. The reviews on …
Bushy Park and other places
The field trip that was mentioned on yesterday’s post was made up of three stops. The first being at Bushy Park Homestead. The birdlife around the homestead was amazing with tui and kereru in almost every tree. We certainly didn’t have to go far from the bus to see and photograph the birds. However while …
T2 retiring from public duty
We went to Zealandia yesterday just in time to get some last images of T2 the Takahē before he is moved to a quiet area of the sanctuary for his retirement. At 23 years old and having recently lost his mate Puffin, he deserves to be looked after and be away from all the visitors. …