Stories

A tui looking between it's legs at the photographer

Wildlife photography outtakes

Judi Lapsley Miller

A lighthearted look at the weird, wonderful, and slightly ridiculous outtakes from wildlife photography — because birds don’t always cooperate.

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Wildlife photography outtakes

Judi Lapsley Miller

A lighthearted look at the weird, wonderful, and slightly ridiculous outtakes from wildlife photography — because birds don’t always cooperate.

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tiny titipounamu fledgling perched on an angled branch

Titipounamu - deadly cute

Judi Lapsley Miller

Conservationists were shocked to find this impossibly cute and tiny bird was capable of murder.

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Titipounamu - deadly cute

Judi Lapsley Miller

Conservationists were shocked to find this impossibly cute and tiny bird was capable of murder.

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Judi holding a framed tui artwork

TinyArt - Behind the scenes

Judi Lapsley Miller

Find out how much quality framing materials we've saved from the landfill...

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TinyArt - Behind the scenes

Judi Lapsley Miller

Find out how much quality framing materials we've saved from the landfill...

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Olearia bracts

More subtle signs of spring - a photo essay

Judi Lapsley Miller

It's easy to get swept away with the in-your-face drama of yellow kōwhai filled with feasting birds, but spring brings subtle pleasures too. This week, I've swapped out my birding...

More subtle signs of spring - a photo essay

Judi Lapsley Miller

It's easy to get swept away with the in-your-face drama of yellow kōwhai filled with feasting birds, but spring brings subtle pleasures too. This week, I've swapped out my birding...

fungi watercolour doodle

Fungi & Friends

Judi Lapsley Miller

I can't help but anthropomorphize fungi and cast them as characters - they are so full of personality.

Fungi & Friends

Judi Lapsley Miller

I can't help but anthropomorphize fungi and cast them as characters - they are so full of personality.

Kaka fledgling calling

The new kākā kid on the block

Judi Lapsley Miller

A chance encounter with RB-M, one of Zealandia’s fledgling kākā, and the chaotic, charming reality of life after leaving the nest.

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The new kākā kid on the block

Judi Lapsley Miller

A chance encounter with RB-M, one of Zealandia’s fledgling kākā, and the chaotic, charming reality of life after leaving the nest.

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Kaka parent feeding chick at nestbox entrance

A sweet moment captured while kākā nestbox moni...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Mama Kākā feeds her nestling at the nestbox porthole. Earlier this week, I was checking on some kākā nestboxes at Zealandia EcoSanctuary. We do this to get an estimate of...

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A sweet moment captured while kākā nestbox moni...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Mama Kākā feeds her nestling at the nestbox porthole. Earlier this week, I was checking on some kākā nestboxes at Zealandia EcoSanctuary. We do this to get an estimate of...

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Conservation ranger holds a skrarking kaka chick

I promised kākā baby photos, so here they are!

Judi Lapsley Miller

Come with us and virtually experience banding kākā chicks.

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I promised kākā baby photos, so here they are!

Judi Lapsley Miller

Come with us and virtually experience banding kākā chicks.

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Kowhai blossoms

Joyous signs of spring

Judi Lapsley Miller

With Wellington moving into Level 2, we took advantage of Zealandia reopening, masked-up, and went hunting for signs of spring. I do hope you're able to get out and enjoy...

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Joyous signs of spring

Judi Lapsley Miller

With Wellington moving into Level 2, we took advantage of Zealandia reopening, masked-up, and went hunting for signs of spring. I do hope you're able to get out and enjoy...

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Three toucanets bath in bromeliad flowers - photoart

Birding heaven in the Bella Vista Cloud Forest,...

Judi Lapsley Miller

The Bella Vista Cloud Forest in Ecuador is considered one of the best birding spots in the world.

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Birding heaven in the Bella Vista Cloud Forest,...

Judi Lapsley Miller

The Bella Vista Cloud Forest in Ecuador is considered one of the best birding spots in the world.

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blue footed boobies

The Galápagos Islands - travelling through the ...

Judi Lapsley Miller

With no big bucket-list travel plans on the horizon, I thought I might spelunk my archives and relive some old adventures. Here's hoping we all get to explore further fields...

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The Galápagos Islands - travelling through the ...

Judi Lapsley Miller

With no big bucket-list travel plans on the horizon, I thought I might spelunk my archives and relive some old adventures. Here's hoping we all get to explore further fields...

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Korimako fledgling holding a berry in its beak

A Busman's Holiday in Bushy Park

Judi Lapsley Miller

A visit to Bushy Park near Whanganui, exploring ancient forest, abundant birdlife, and a surprising mix of native and introduced species.

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A Busman's Holiday in Bushy Park

Judi Lapsley Miller

A visit to Bushy Park near Whanganui, exploring ancient forest, abundant birdlife, and a surprising mix of native and introduced species.

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