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The Birds of New Zealand (and a few from Europe)

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Show casing some of the birds in New Zealand.
Locations have been:
1. Mt Bruce reserve, about 30km north of Masterton has bush
walks, nature reserve, and is dedicated to the preservation of some
of New Zealands endangered species - Kakariki, Kokahu, Woodpigeon, Rifleman. Scaup, Takahe
2. Karori Reservoir in Wellington City - Tui, Kingfisher, Gulls, Woodpigeon, Brown Teal
3. Westland - Bittern, Weka, White Heron
4. Nelson's Golden Bay - Spoonbill, White faced heron
5. Kapiti Coast - oyster catchers, pied stilt, pukeko, spoonbill, little egret
6. Pauatahanui Inlet, Shags, Spoonbills, white faced herons
7. Wellingtons South Coast, Shags, Gannets, Kingfisher, Curl Bunting, Blue heron
8. Waipu River, dotterel, oyster catcher, shags, spoonbill
9. My own back yard, goldfinch, silvereye
10. 5 years ago we moved from Wellington to Otaki, so more recent shots have been taken around our local region
including Foxton, Waikawa, Otaki, Waikanae
11. Some photos have also been taken in the USA including Galveston in Texas and California

The birds from the Netherlands were mainly found in the polder areas around Lelystad. The flamingos were found in the Camargue region in Southern France

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White Heron Waimanu Lagoon
White Heron Waimanu Lagoon		 The Seagulls would stand in shallow stream water as it met the sea, then quickly duck their heads and grab some tiny crustaceans
The Seagulls would stand in shallow stream water as it met the sea, then quickly duck their heads and grab some tiny crustaceans		 Pheasant at Pekapeka
Pheasant at Pekapeka		 Blue Reef Heron
Blue Reef Heron
Hummingbird on Pohutukawa II
Hummingbird on Pohutukawa II		 Hummingbird on Pohutukawa
Hummingbird on Pohutukawa		 Revenge of KFC - AI image
Revenge of KFC - AI image		 One White Fronted Terns (Sterna striata) in Wellington Harbour
One White Fronted Terns (Sterna striata) in Wellington Harbour
White Fronted Terns (Sterna striata) in Wellington Harbour
White Fronted Terns (Sterna striata) in Wellington Harbour		 I am thinking of taking up seagull training - will it pay well?
I am thinking of taking up seagull training - will it pay well?		 Banded dotterel near the mouth of the Otaki River
Banded dotterel near the mouth of the Otaki River		 The kingfisher pays us a visit
The kingfisher pays us a visit
More Slivereye action on the feeder. For a tiny bird they can get quite agressive
More Slivereye action on the feeder. For a tiny bird they can get quite agressive		 Another Tui
Another Tui		 Brown Teal, Female, aka Pateke, at Waimanu Lagoon, Waikanae Beach
Brown Teal, Female, aka Pateke, at Waimanu Lagoon, Waikanae Beach		 2 Waxeyes on a disused bluetooth speaker eating an orange slice
2 Waxeyes on a disused bluetooth speaker eating an orange slice
Sparrow landing
Sparrow landing		 Oyster catchers in flight
Oyster catchers in flight		 Greenfinch and Sparrow fight for food
Greenfinch and Sparrow fight for food 		Sparrows on the feeder
Sparrows on the feeder
Karearea - near Waikanae Railway Station
Karearea - near Waikanae Railway Station		 3 Sparrows enjoying a bath
3 Sparrows enjoying a bath		 3 Sparrows enjoying a bath - who has the hairbrush
3 Sparrows enjoying a bath - who has the hairbrush		 Australian Bell Magpie - white backed version - sings a song from the light post
Australian Bell Magpie - white backed version - sings a song from the light post
Little pied shag on a post
Little pied shag on a post		 29 Gulls
29 Gulls		 Just a seagull enjoying the late afternoon rays
Just a seagull enjoying the late afternoon rays		 Fantail, aka Piwakawaka at Chrystalls Bend, Otaki
Fantail, aka Piwakawaka at Chrystalls Bend, Otaki
a Waxeye aka Silvereye looking at the lens
a Waxeye aka Silvereye looking at the lens		 Waxeye looking to the Right
Waxeye looking to the Right		 Fantail aka Piwakawaka
Fantail aka Piwakawaka		 white faced heron and snack time - not quite as exciting as a shiny fish
white faced heron and snack time - not quite as exciting as a shiny fish
Black Swan with spread wings
Black Swan with spread wings		 The second white heron at the pond
The second white heron at the pond		 White Heron aka Kotuku at Peka Peka
White Heron aka Kotuku at Peka Peka		 Kingfisher
Kingfisher
2 Pied Shags
2 Pied Shags		 Pied Shag - Waikawa River
Pied Shag - Waikawa River		 not a factory hen
not a factory hen		 32 Cormorants, 13 Pelicans and 1 Gull
32 Cormorants, 13 Pelicans and 1 Gull
Waxeye in the Totara
Waxeye in the Totara		 some of this season's Black Swan chicks
some of this season's Black Swan chicks		 Royal Spoonbill, Waimanu Lagoons
Royal Spoonbill, Waimanu Lagoons		 New Zealand shoveler - Waimanu Lagooon
New Zealand shoveler - Waimanu Lagooon
Waikawa Beach Scenes - terns gather in a large group
Waikawa Beach Scenes - terns gather in a large group		 Terns at Otaki
Terns at Otaki		 Godwit, Waipu River Estuary
Godwit, Waipu River Estuary		 White Heron - Kotuku - at Foxton Estuary
White Heron - Kotuku - at Foxton Estuary
White Heron - Kotuku - at Foxton Estuary
White Heron - Kotuku - at Foxton Estuary		 Juvenile Dabchick
Juvenile Dabchick		 These little doteril's sure run fast
These little doteril's sure run fast		 the unmistakable spoonbill
the unmistakable spoonbill
Donald and Daisy bring Huey, Duey, Luey, Phuey, Guey, Buey, Zuey, Xuey, Wuey and Vuey to visit
Donald and Daisy bring Huey, Duey, Luey, Phuey, Guey, Buey, Zuey, Xuey, Wuey and Vuey to visit		 Why did the Pukeko cross the road
Why did the Pukeko cross the road		 The wood pigeon lets me get close enough for a close up
The wood pigeon lets me get close enough for a close up		 The Pukeko wants to chat to the two Rabbits
The Pukeko wants to chat to the two Rabbits
The Pukeko balances on one leg while raising one wing
The Pukeko balances on one leg while raising one wing		 Piss off Dude, not welcome here, so says the oyster catcher to the duck
Piss off Dude, not welcome here, so says the oyster catcher to the duck		 A small flock of Royal Spoonbills hiding the fact they are Spoonbills
A small flock of Royal Spoonbills hiding the fact they are Spoonbills		 Swan chicks
Swan chicks
Black Swans and Chicks
Black Swans and Chicks		 Fun and Games in Birdland, the Pukekho's are at it again - and not for long
Fun and Games in Birdland, the Pukekho's are at it again - and not for long		 Morning Light in the Camargue
Morning Light in the Camargue		 Protecting the young - help needed with identification
Protecting the young - help needed with identification
Waxeye in our fig tree
Waxeye in our fig tree		 The waxeyes discover our fig tree
The waxeyes discover our fig tree		 Male Yellowhammer among the sparrows in the back yard
Male Yellowhammer among the sparrows in the back yard		 Spotted Shag - Wainui-o-mata Beach
Spotted Shag - Wainui-o-mata Beach
Whirly Bird - RNZAF Iriquois
Whirly Bird - RNZAF Iriquois		 tui in flight
tui in flight		 tui on a feeder
tui on a feeder		 2 Tui's and spring blossom
2 Tui's and spring blossom
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Jola Dziubinska12-Jun-2022 22:25
Outstanding collection of beautiful birds. V.
carlogalliani09-Jun-2014 12:02
Excellent gallery !
joseantonio01-May-2010 05:07
Azaming gallery.contratulations
Bob Pelkey21-Apr-2010 01:47
Enjoyed the tour of your extensive birding gallery, Phil.
Guest 06-Dec-2007 11:00
Inspiring avian collection here Phil. Congratulations and thanks for the desktop birding!
Janice Dunn30-May-2007 10:38
Kia ora! What a great variety of NZ birds you have here Phil. - Voted
Guest 04-Mar-2007 11:25
Great gallery!
Guest 03-Mar-2007 23:29
amazing gallery
Reyno03-Mar-2007 19:30
Beautifulgallery Phil.
Eric Carrère25-Nov-2006 15:37
Fantastic gallery, you did a great job ! Gmv.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal09-Jun-2006 15:35
Beautiful gallery, nice pictures.
Ton
John Lamb15-Apr-2006 21:27
Good selection of NZ birds Phil. I enjoy trying to photograph them as well. Will post some in my Otago Harbour gallery when I have time. Thanks for your recent comments.
Vilone22-Jan-2006 04:43
Lovely nature gallery!
coaster31-Dec-2005 23:29
This is a great gallery.
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