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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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Young Welcome Swallow sitting on our back fence
Young Welcome Swallow sitting on our back fence		 Variable Oyster Catcher on a rock near the Waipu estuary
Variable Oyster Catcher on a rock near the Waipu estuary		 Oranges gives you wings! - zosterops lateralis aka silvereye
Oranges gives you wings! - zosterops lateralis aka silvereye		 Spotted Dove - Streptopelia Chinensis - originally a cage bird from Asia now breeding wild
Spotted Dove - Streptopelia Chinensis - originally a cage bird from Asia now breeding wild
the kingfisher eyes up our goldfish - in the rain
the kingfisher eyes up our goldfish - in the rain		 The Acrobatic Waxeyes dispute food ownership
The Acrobatic Waxeyes dispute food ownership		 Tui
Tui		 New Zealand Scaup - aka Black Teal - Aythya Novaeseelandiae
New Zealand Scaup - aka Black Teal - Aythya Novaeseelandiae
Little Pied Shag on a post
Little Pied Shag on a post		 North Island Kaka - Nestor Meridionalis
North Island Kaka - Nestor Meridionalis		 Pukeko
Pukeko		 New Zealand Backyard Birds
gallery: New Zealand Backyard Birds
Herons in New Zealand
gallery: Herons in New Zealand 		Birds photographed in Europe
gallery: Birds photographed in Europe 		A tower of seagulls
A tower of seagulls		 seagull posing in the style taught by Jerry Ghonis
seagull posing in the style taught by Jerry Ghonis
5 black swans aflying
5 black swans aflying 		Swallow time again
Swallow time again		 Pied stilt as a narcissist
Pied stilt as a narcissist		 These swallows are sure difficult to photograph
These swallows are sure difficult to photograph
Gandalf rides one of our big eagles - Wellington Airport terminal
Gandalf rides one of our big eagles - Wellington Airport terminal		 Seagull plus fake sky
Seagull plus fake sky		 Pied Stilt - Waitohu Stream
Pied Stilt - Waitohu Stream		 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		 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		 Oyster catchers in flight
Oyster catchers in flight		 Karearea - near Waikanae Railway Station
Karearea - near Waikanae Railway Station		 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
Fantail aka Piwakawaka
Fantail aka Piwakawaka		 Black Swan with spread wings
Black Swan with spread wings		 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		 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		 Juvenile Dabchick
Juvenile Dabchick		 These little doteril's sure run fast
These little doteril's sure run fast		 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		 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		 Spotted Shag - Wainui-o-mata Beach
Spotted Shag - Wainui-o-mata Beach		 Whirly Bird - RNZAF Iriquois
Whirly Bird - RNZAF Iriquois
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Yohanan David06-Aug-2024 05:34
Great collection of beautiful birds images! V
Trent Watts02-Jun-2024 22:13
Delightful gallery. You have some real winners.
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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