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The Kākā Kura
A rare red-morph kākā has returned to Zealandia, years after she was last seen. Follow her remarkable story, from nestling to shy adult, and discover how her unusual colouring sparked...
The Kākā Kura
A rare red-morph kākā has returned to Zealandia, years after she was last seen. Follow her remarkable story, from nestling to shy adult, and discover how her unusual colouring sparked...

Zealandia EcoSanctuary - a photographer's paradise
Nothing gives me more joy than heading out with my camera and friends to Zealandia EcoSanctuary for a day of wildlife photography, bad puns, and good coffee, so I thought I'd share with...
Zealandia EcoSanctuary - a photographer's paradise
Nothing gives me more joy than heading out with my camera and friends to Zealandia EcoSanctuary for a day of wildlife photography, bad puns, and good coffee, so I thought I'd share with...

High dynamic range photography (HDR+) and kākā ...
I've been interested in experimenting with HDR+ after watching Marc Levoy's lecture series recently on digital photography. Here's how I use HDR+ for nestbox monitoring!
High dynamic range photography (HDR+) and kākā ...
I've been interested in experimenting with HDR+ after watching Marc Levoy's lecture series recently on digital photography. Here's how I use HDR+ for nestbox monitoring!

Primeval New Zealand
After a week of weathering everything mother nature could throw at us (earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, gales, and storms), and which are likely not all over yet, I felt the need...
Primeval New Zealand
After a week of weathering everything mother nature could throw at us (earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, gales, and storms), and which are likely not all over yet, I felt the need...

Birding across the ditch in Sydney
For parrot-lovers, visiting Australia is always a treat! We recently visited Sydney for the first time and were delighted to see wild sulphur-crested cockatoos (Cacatua galerita) and rainbow lorikeets (Trichoglossus...
Birding across the ditch in Sydney
For parrot-lovers, visiting Australia is always a treat! We recently visited Sydney for the first time and were delighted to see wild sulphur-crested cockatoos (Cacatua galerita) and rainbow lorikeets (Trichoglossus...

Art all around
Working from home, I often go for days without leaving the house. Surrounded by the familiar can sometimes seem like a block to creativity but if you can get past...
Art all around
Working from home, I often go for days without leaving the house. Surrounded by the familiar can sometimes seem like a block to creativity but if you can get past...
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