News Archive

I was lucky to be able to photograph a gull-billed tern recently at the Manawatu Estuary. Earlier in the year we had one briefly at Whanganui. A lovely bird, with … … Continued

We first had a mostly white blackbird, and now we have a mostly white fantail, both in nearby areas. The fantail was reported some time again, but trying to find … … Continued

After a very exciting breeding season and our good fortune of being able to monitor nests and chicks, the birds returned to their nocturnal ways. However, during some cold days … … Continued

In Whanganui's main street, around the Countdown area, there is a mostly white blackbird. It has been seen over the last couple of months and is actually a very attractive … … Continued

Last year we had a great kaka hunt with many successful encounters. And, this year, they are back again. A gardener at Bason Botanic Gardens let us know that she … … Continued

During winter we have lots of kingfishers on the Whanganui River Estuary, feeding on crabs, that seem abundant. Driving my 4x4 along the estuary I can approach the birds closely, … … Continued

We recently had two gull-billed terns visit the Whanganui River Estuary, for a few days. The birds were reported so I went searching. With just minutes of daylight remaining, I … … Continued

Each year, for six months, NZ is host to the Australian breeding Cattle Egrets. They arrive here, in small numbers, during May, and stay until around late October. We are … … Continued

Over the last several months it has been very enjoyable to be able to visit the night herons at Upokongaro, near Whanganui. Never before have we been able to follow … … Continued

Marsh crakes are a member of the rail family, and are mostly found in the South Island. However, they are a tiny, very cryptic bird, and not easily found and … … Continued