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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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Wingspan boardgame

Five reasons Wingspan is the most fantastic boa...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Find out why we love Wingspan so much, and try our special house rule when playing the Oceania expansion: "NZ birds played" end-of-round bonus.

Five reasons Wingspan is the most fantastic boa...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Find out why we love Wingspan so much, and try our special house rule when playing the Oceania expansion: "NZ birds played" end-of-round bonus.

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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A kaka chick sitting on a towel with a hand gently holding it

How to recover when disaster hits your disk

Judi Lapsley Miller

A product review: Stellar Data Recovery. We’ve all had that sinking feeling when we try to download our photos off the camera card but instead get a nasty error. Or...

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How to recover when disaster hits your disk

Judi Lapsley Miller

A product review: Stellar Data Recovery. We’ve all had that sinking feeling when we try to download our photos off the camera card but instead get a nasty error. Or...

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2021 calendar cover with kakariki

Our annual labour of love

Judi Lapsley Miller

My favourite project for Zealandia EcoSanctuary is creating the annual fund-raising calendar!

Our annual labour of love

Judi Lapsley Miller

My favourite project for Zealandia EcoSanctuary is creating the annual fund-raising calendar!

Kaka with blurred background

Bokeh and blur

Judi Lapsley Miller

Dreamy, blurred backgrounds aren’t just about expensive gear—here’s how to create beautiful bokeh using simple techniques (and when it’s worth upgrading).

Bokeh and blur

Judi Lapsley Miller

Dreamy, blurred backgrounds aren’t just about expensive gear—here’s how to create beautiful bokeh using simple techniques (and when it’s worth upgrading).

artwork of a kiwi pukupuku foraging under moonlight

A Real Kiwi Joker

Judi Lapsley Miller

A real kiwi joker - fine art print This fella cracks me up! I can just imagine him out for a moonlit stroll chortling away to himself. I don't know...

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A Real Kiwi Joker

Judi Lapsley Miller

A real kiwi joker - fine art print This fella cracks me up! I can just imagine him out for a moonlit stroll chortling away to himself. I don't know...

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heartshaped green leaves of kawakawa

Kawakawa

Judi Lapsley Miller

One perfect kawakawa leaf amongst it's holey siblings

Kawakawa

Judi Lapsley Miller

One perfect kawakawa leaf amongst it's holey siblings

Misty Zealandia valley is also partially smoke from bushfires

Tūrangawaewae - Where I Stand

Judi Lapsley Miller

"Where I Stand" alludes to the Māori concept of "tūrangawaewae" - a place of empowerment and connection.

Tūrangawaewae - Where I Stand

Judi Lapsley Miller

"Where I Stand" alludes to the Māori concept of "tūrangawaewae" - a place of empowerment and connection.