Discover how to photograph the tiny melangyna hoverfly in your garden, with tips for spotting and capturing these fast-moving insects.
Photographing the Tiny Melangyna Novaezelandiae Hoverfly in the Garden Read More »
Hoverflies
Cicada photography in New Zealand on a hot summer day. Discover tips, behaviour insights, and how to capture their vibrant detail.
Cicada Photography on a Hot Summer Day in New Zealand Read More »
Cicadas
Discover garden wildlife photography in Havelock North, capturing monarch butterflies, wasps on dahlias, and vibrant Hawke’s Bay garden life.
Garden Wildlife Photography in Havelock North Read More »
Butterfly, Wasps
A return trip to the Cape Kidnappers gannet colony reveals conservation success, growing chick numbers, and playful gannet behaviour perfect for wildlife photography.
Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony – A Return Visit with Gannet Overland Safaris Read More »
Cape Kidnappers, Gannets
Learn how to photograph tui feeding on a fruiting kaikōmako shrub and make the most of seasonal wildlife photography opportunities.
Photographing Tui on a Kaikōmako Shrub Read More »
Tui
Experience the challenge of ruru photography deep in native bush as I capture images of New Zealand’s only native owl.
Ruru Photography in Native Bush – Capturing New Zealand’s Morepork Read More »
Morepork, Ruru
Watching kererū feast in a totara tree was a gift. A personal story and photography tips for capturing New Zealand’s native wood pigeon.
Kererū New Zealand Wood Pigeon: A Stunning Bird Read More »
Kereru
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.
Behind the Scenes on a Bird Photography Shoot Read More »
Eastern Rosella, Kereru, Tui
A morning at Staglands Wildlife Reserve photographing geese, kune kune piglets, sheep, whio, and mischievous kea in bright, challenging light.
Wildlife Photography at Staglands Wildlife Reserve | A Morning with the Animals Read More »
Blue Duck, Kea, Kunekune pigs, Staglands, Whio
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.
Tūī and Kererū Feeding on Tōtara Berries | Movement, Song, and Abundance Read More »
Birds, Eastern Rosella, Kereru, Trees, Tui