News Archive

A black tern has been found along the Kapiti Coast and has been, for the last few days, the focus of any real birder in New Zealand. A first for … … Continued

This year, for the first time, AJD has only been at Whanganui for his summer sojourn. There has been no time at Foxton, due to his late arrival. Thankfully he … … Continued

One bird that has thrived in recent years is the Tui. It seems that all the right planting in urban areas has brought the Tui to our home gardens, and … … Continued

Doing a wader count at estuaries along the coastline near Whanganui we encountered several beautiful birds, but I think the black-fronted dotterel must win the prize for "Cute and Pretty". … … Continued

Very happy with the new book and the quality of production is all I could have wished for. The book was printed locally at H & A Print, rather than … … Continued

For the first time in 13 years AJD was more than a month late back from migration, and for the first time he came direct to Whanganui, skipping his few … … Continued

Very pleased to say that our new book "FEATS BEYOND AMAZING The Life Story of a Bar-tailed Godwit" is now at the printers and should be ready for distribution mid-November. … … Continued

For the first time I actually witnessed five godwits arriving, on the Whanganui River Estuary, after their non-stop journey from Alaska. This was 14 September, 2021. Their wings were drooping, … … Continued

A field trip on Saturday to several coastal dune lakes was interesting. We finished the trip at the Manawatu Estuary, and found again the long-staying little egret. Great to have … … Continued

I have long sought to photograph an Antarctic Fulmar and possibly have seen one in the sub-Antarctic, but the sighting of this bird on an all-day pelagic off Kaikoura last … … Continued