News Archive

This evening a group of us witnessed the 18th migration of godwit/kuaka AJD. It was an emotional farewell for many of us who for the last six evenings have been … … Continued

31 March 2026 - 8 amThe godwits are still on the estuary this morning. Interesting to see AJD, the other coloured male, and their two large female companions together, washing … … Continued

We are just one week away from the expected departure date of our famous local godwit - AJD. This will be his 18th migration that we know of, on, or … … Continued

The Australasian harrier is a very common bird in New Zealand, frequently seen as we travel through the countryside. I often stop when I see one, but it is usual … … Continued

With migration time nearing it is great to see the male godwits, especially AJD, taking on breeding plumage. This is AJD's 18th summer on the Whanganui Estuary and the fact … … Continued

The last several months I have spent time observing and photographing a dabchick (NZ grebe) family at our local Virginia Lake in Whanganui. Two chicks were seen at first, but … … Continued

A part of wildlife photography is skill and experience; another part is having the luck of being in the right place at the right time. This latter happened to me … … Continued

Over the last month we've had great views and close encounters with our old friend AJD - he is well and active. This year he has been on the Whanganui … … Continued

A brief note to say that our Godwit AJD is back, right here is Whanganui. He now begins his 18th migration circuit, that we have recorded.Jane & I were at … … Continued

We continue our search for the godwit with the flag AJD, as he usually returns to Foxton from migration about a month ago. This is our 18th year of study … … Continued