Photographing Tui on a Kaikōmako Shrub
Learn how to photograph tui feeding on a fruiting kaikōmako shrub and make the most of seasonal wildlife photography opportunities.
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Behind the Scenes on a Bird Photography Shoot
A behind-the-scenes look at a bird photography shoot, sharing tips on light, positioning, camera settings, and photographing tūī, kererū, and rosellas in a tōtara tree.
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Eastern Rosella, Kereru, Tui
Tūī and Kererū Feeding on Tōtara Berries | Movement, Song, and Abundance
Earlier this week, a tōtara tree in a nearby park became the focus of my attention due to the constant movement and sound coming from its branches. The tūī and kererū were feasting on the seasonal food source.
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Birds, Eastern Rosella, Kereru, Trees, Tui
Garden Locals: A curious female tūī at the feeder
Garden Locals – meeting the wildlife that visits our garden, one moment at a time.
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Garden Locals, Tui
Photographing Tūī Feeding on Flax Flowers at Zealandia
It’s no secret that tūī adore flax/harakeke flowers. The moment the blooms appear, the birds arrive in full force.
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Tui, Zealandia
Kōwhai in Bloom: A Haven for Tui and Silvereye Photography
The kōwhai is in bloom and the tui and silvereye are loving it! Discover my latest bird photography moments in the garden this spring.
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Kowhai, Silvereyes, Tui
Backyard Birding Surprises: Tui, Bellbird, and a visit from a NZ Falcon
Four tui, a returning korimako, and a surprise kārearea! Discover the birdlife visiting our New Zealand garden this season.
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Bellbird, Korimako, NZ Falcon, Tui
Spring Bird Activity in the Garden and Protecting Our Feeders from Cats
As Spring approaches, bird activity in my garden has really started to increase. The tūī are pairing up, the bellbird is still making regular visits…
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Bellbird, Birds, Silvereyes, Tui
The Leucistic Tui: A Unique Bird Experience
On a recent visit to Zealandia we finally saw and photographed the leucistic tui.
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Tui, Wellington, Zealandia
The kowhai trees are flowering
The city where I live has streets lined with kowhai trees. In springtime when the kowhai trees are flowering, there is an abundance of natural food for tui.
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Birds, Kowhai, Tui