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Stilts are quite common at Miranda Springs NZ. They call this one a Pied Stilt

Stilts are quite common at Miranda Springs NZ. They call this one a Pied Stilt

Stilts are quite common at Miranda Springs NZ. They call this one a Pied Stilt

Stilts are very common at Miranda Springs NZ they call this a Pied Stilt

Stilts are very common at Miranda Springs NZ they call this a Pied Stilt

Stilts are very common at Miranda Springs NZ they call this a Pied Stilt

Stilts are very common at Miranda Springs NZ they call this a Pied Stilt

Stilts are very common at Miranda Springs NZ they call this a Pied Stilt

Stilts are very common at Miranda Springs NZ they call this a Pied Stilt

Stilts are very common at Miranda Springs NZ they call this a Pied Stilt

This is the New Zealand Dotterel or sometimes called the Red-Breasted Plover it is related to the Eurasian Dotterel. Sadly they are on the endangered list with only 1300 left in the north and 75 in the south, they are having a tough time helping this bird recover as humans inhabit almost every beach area in New Zealand destroying the birds habitant

This is the New Zealand Dotterel or sometimes called the Red-Breasted Plover it is related to the Eurasian Dotterel. Sadly they are on the endangered list with only 1300 left in the north and 75 in the south, they are having a tough time helping this bird recover as humans inhabit almost every beach area in New Zealand destroying the birds habitant

This is the New Zealand Dotterel or sometimes called the Red-Breasted Plover it is related to the Eurasian Dotterel. Sadly they are on the endangered list with only 1300 left in the north and 75 in the south, they are having a tough time helping this bird recover as humans inhabit almost every beach area in New Zealand destroying the birds habitant

This is the New Zealand Dotterel or sometimes called the Red-Breasted Plover it is related to the Eurasian Dotterel. Sadly they are on the endangered list with only 1300 left in the north and 75 in the south, they are having a tough time helping this bird recover as humans inhabit almost every beach area in New Zealand destroying the birds habitant

This is the New Zealand Dotterel or sometimes called the Red-Breasted Plover it is related to the Eurasian Dotterel. Sadly they are on the endangered list with only 1300 left in the north and 75 in the south, they are having a tough time helping this bird recover as humans inhabit almost every beach area in New Zealand destroying the birds habitant

This is the New Zealand Dotterel or sometimes called the Red-Breasted Plover it is related to the Eurasian Dotterel. Sadly they are on the endangered list with only 1300 left in the north and 75 in the south, they are having a tough time helping this bird recover as humans inhabit almost every beach area in New Zealand destroying the birds habitant

This is the New Zealand Dotterel or sometimes called the Red-Breasted Plover it is related to the Eurasian Dotterel. Sadly they are on the endangered list with only 1300 left in the north and 75 in the south, they are having a tough time helping this bird recover as humans inhabit almost every beach area in New Zealand destroying the birds habitant

This is the New Zealand Dotterel or sometimes called the Red-Breasted Plover it is related to the Eurasian Dotterel. Sadly they are on the endangered list with only 1300 left in the north and 75 in the south, they are having a tough time helping this bird recover as humans inhabit almost every beach area in New Zealand destroying the birds habitant

This is the New Zealand Dotterel or sometimes called the Red-Breasted Plover it is related to the Eurasian Dotterel. Sadly they are on the endangered list with only 1300 left in the north and 75 in the south, they are having a tough time helping this bird recover as humans inhabit almost every beach area in New Zealand destroying the birds habitant

This is the New Zealand Dotterel or sometimes called the Red-Breasted Plover it is related to the Eurasian Dotterel. Sadly they are on the endangered list with only 1300 left in the north and 75 in the south, they are having a tough time helping this bird recover as humans inhabit almost every beach area in New Zealand destroying the birds habitant

This is called a Variable Oystercatcher in New Zealand. I've tried to post the photos in the order of him catching and opening a clam, also two photos of the female eating and on the nest

This is called a Variable Oystercatcher in New Zealand. I've tried to post the photos in the order of him catching and opening a clam, also two photos of the female eating and on the nest..2 eggs

This is called a Variable Oystercatcher in New Zealand. I've tried to post the photos in the order of him catching and opening a clam, also two photos of the female eating and on the nest

This is called a Variable Oystercatcher in New Zealand. I've tried to post the photos in the order of him catching and opening a clam, also two photos of the female eating and on the nest

This is called a Variable Oystercatcher in New Zealand. I've tried to post the photos in the order of him catching and opening a clam, also two photos of the female eating and on the nest

This is called a Variable Oystercatcher in New Zealand. I've tried to post the photos in the order of him catching and opening a clam, also two photos of the female eating and on the nest

This is called a Variable Oystercatcher in New Zealand. I've tried to post the photos in the order of him catching and opening a clam, also two photos of the female eating and on the nest

This is called a Variable Oystercatcher in New Zealand. I've tried to post the photos in the order of him catching and opening a clam, also two photos of the female eating and on the nest

This is called a Variable Oystercatcher in New Zealand. I've tried to post the photos in the order of him catching and opening a clam, also two photos of the female eating and on the nest

This is called a Variable Oystercatcher in New Zealand. I've tried to post the photos in the order of him catching and opening a clam, also two photos of the female eating and on the nest

Two Pied Oystercatchers along with Bar-tailed Godwit and White-faced Heron

South Island Pied Oystercatchers in flight

the oystercatcher out visiting with the great black-backed gulls

Not an American this close relative is a South Island Pied Oystercatcher. Photos taken at the Firth of Thames in New Zealand.

Not an American this close relative is a South Island Pied Oystercatcher. Photos taken at the Firth of Thames in New Zealand.

not an American but a close relative is this South Island Pied Oystercatcher. Photos taken at the Firth of Thames in New Zealand.

not an American but a close relative is this South Island Pied Oystercatcher. Photos taken at the Firth of Thames in New Zealand.

not an American but a close relative is this South Island Pied Oystercatcher. Photos taken at the Firth of Thames in New Zealand.

not an American but a close relative is this South Island Pied Oystercatcher. Photos taken at the Firth of Thames in New Zealand.

not an American but a close relative is this South Island Pied Oystercatcher. Photos taken at the Firth of Thames in New Zealand.

not a Roseate but a Royal Spoonbill, photo taken at Miranda Springs New Zealand

not a Roseate but a Royal Spoonbill, photo taken at Miranda Springs New Zealand

not a Roseate This is a Royal Spoonbill, photo taken at Miranda Springs New Zealand

Sharp-tailed Sandpiper between two Stilts and its mate behind. Photo taken at Miranda Springs New Zealand

This is a close relative to the Ringed Plover (charadrius hiaticula) but is called a New Zealand Banded Dotterel (charadrius bicinctus bicinctus) it was seen at Miranda Springs and seems to be a very approachable bird, and I believe it to be on the endangered list.

This is a close relative to the Ringed Plover (charadrius hiaticula) but is called a New Zealand Banded Dotterel (charadrius bicinctus bicinctus) it was seen at Miranda Springs and seems to be a very approachable bird, and I believe it to be on the endangered list.

This is a close relative to the Ringed Plover (charadrius hiaticula) but is called a New Zealand Banded Dotterel (charadrius bicinctus bicinctus) it was seen at Miranda Springs and seems to be a very approachable bird, and I believe it to be on the endangered list.

This is a close relative to the Ringed Plover (charadrius hiaticula) but is called a New Zealand Banded Dotterel (charadrius bicinctus bicinctus) it was seen at Miranda Springs and seems to be a very approachable bird, and I believe it to be on the endangered list.

This is a close relative to the Ringed Plover (charadrius hiaticula) but is called a New Zealand Banded Dotterel (charadrius bicinctus bicinctus) it was seen at Miranda Springs and seems to be a very approachable bird, and I believe it to be on the endangered list.

This is a close relative to the Ringed Plover (charadrius hiaticula) but is called a New Zealand Banded Dotterel (charadrius bicinctus bicinctus) it was seen at Miranda Springs and seems to be a very approachable bird, and I believe it to be on the endangered list. This photo shows a young one in the foreground.

things getting back to normal Birds are starting to intermingle

things getting back to normal

things getting back to normal

Other birds take to the trees here we have 8 Pied Shags 2 Little black Shags 4 Royal Spoon-bills 1 Heron

back to feeding as things calm down

Other birds take to the trees, here we have 8 Pied Shags 2 Little black Shags 4 Royal Spoon-bills 1 Heron

The Godwits after a few sweeps of the area start coming back in for a landing and start feeding again

The Godwits after a few sweeps of the area start coming back in for a landing

They made several sweeps of the area and then started to land again

I was walking slowly along the edge of the flooded mud flats getting the former photos of them wading when all of a sudden I spooked them, next thing I know the sky is blackened all around me, What you see here is happening 360 degrees around me and above. It was breath taking, what a spectacle, words cannot explain, I will never forget it.

I was walking slowly along the edge of the flooded mud flats getting the former photos of them wading when all of a sudden I spooked them, next thing I know the sky is blackened all around me, What you see here is happening 360 degrees around me and above. It was breath taking, what a spectacle, words cannot explain, I will never forget it.

I was walking slowly along the edge of the flooded mud flats getting the former photos of them wading when all of a sudden I spooked them, next thing I know the sky is blackened all around me, What you see here is happening 360 degrees around me and above. It was breath taking, what a spectacle, words cannot explain, I will never forget it.

I was walking slowly along the edge of the flooded mud flats getting the former photos of them wading when all of a sudden I spooked them, next thing I know the sky is blackened all around me, What you see here is happening 360 degrees around me and above. It was breath taking, what a spectacle, words cannot explain, I will never forget it.

I was walking slowly along the edge of the flooded mud flats getting the former photos of them wading when all of a sudden I spooked them, next thing I know the sky is blackened all around me, What you see here is happening 360 degrees around me and above. It was breath taking, what a spectacle, words cannot explain, I will never forget it.

I was walking slowly along the edge of the flooded mud flats getting the former photos of them wading when all of a sudden I spooked them, next thing I know the sky is blackened all around me, What you see here is happening 360 degrees around me and above. It was breath taking, what a spectacle, words cannot explain, I will never forget it.

Godwits are all coming in now and settleing down on the flooded mud flats, they are all around me now and mixing in with all the other waders

Godwits are all coming in now and settleing down on the flooded mud flats, they are all around me now and mixing in with all the other waders

I was walking slowly along the edge of the flooded mud flats getting the former photos of them wading when all of a sudden I spooked them, next thing I know the sky is blackened all around me, What you see here is happening 360 degrees around me and above. It was breath taking, what a spectacle, words cannot explain, I will never forget it.

Godwits flying in from outer reaches of the Firth

Godwits flying in from outer reaches of the Firth

Godwits flying in from outer reaches of the Firth

Godwits flying in from outer reaches of the Firth

Godwits flying in from outer reaches of the Firth

Godwits flying in from outer reaches of the Firth

Godwits flying in from outer reaches of the Firth

Godwits starting to congregate as they are forced in by the tide

Godwits flying in from outer reaches of the Firth

Godwits flying in from outer reaches of the Firth

Godwits lifting off shell bar as tide starts washing over it

I have to apologise for only bringing a 420mm lens that day, so no wide angle shots of the birds. As the tide came in it forced the birds in also. They kept coming until I realised I was surrounded by 10"s of thousands of all kinds of birds. Some photo frames will have several species. You will have to imagine in some shots because of telephoto that these birds are virtually all around the hide. Later I left the hide and walked among them, until they all lifted off at one time. Those shots later.

I have to apologise for only bringing a 420mm lens that day, so no wide angle shots of the birds. As the tide came in it forced the birds in also. They kept coming until I realised I was surrounded by 10"s of thousands of all kinds of birds. Some photo frames will have several species. You will have to imagine in some shots because of telephoto that these birds are virtually all around the hide. Later I left the hide and walked among them, until they all lifted off at one time. Those shots later.

I have to apologise for only bringing a 420mm lens that day, so no wide angle shots of the birds. As the tide came in it forced the birds in also. They kept coming until I realised I was surrounded by 10"s of thousands of all kinds of birds. Some photo frames will have several species. You will have to imagine in some shots because of telephoto that these birds are virtually all around the hide. Later I left the hide and walked among them, until they all lifted off at one time. Those shots later.

Godwit amidst wrybills

I have to apologise for only bringing a 420mm lens that day, so no wide angle shots of the birds. As the tide came in it forced the birds in also. They kept coming until I realised I was surrounded by 10"s of thousands of all kinds of birds. Some photo frames will have several species. You will have to imagine in some shots because of telephoto that these birds are virtually all around the hide. Later I left the hide and walked among them, until they all lifted off at one time. Those shots later.

I have to apologise for only bringing a 420mm lens that day, so no wide angle shots of the birds. As the tide came in it forced the birds in also. They kept coming until I realised I was surrounded by 10"s of thousands of all kinds of birds. Some photo frames will have several species. You will have to imagine in some shots because of telephoto that these birds are virtually all around the hide. Later I left the hide and walked among them, until they all lifted off at one time. Those shots later.

I have to apologise for only bringing a 420mm lens that day, so no wide angle shots of the birds. As the tide came in it forced the birds in also. They kept coming until I realised I was surrounded by 10"s of thousands of all kinds of birds. Some photo frames will have several species. You will have to imagine in some shots because of telephoto that these birds are virtually all around the hide. Later I left the hide and walked among them, until they all lifted off at one time. Those shots later.

I have to apologise for only bringing a 420mm lens that day, so no wide angle shots of the birds. As the tide came in it forced the birds in also. They kept coming until I realised I was surrounded by 10"s of thousands of all kinds of birds. Some photo frames will have several species. You will have to imagine in some shots because of telephoto that these birds are virtually all around the hide. Later I left the hide and walked among them, until they all lifted off at one time. Those shots later.

I have to apologise for only bringing a 420mm lens that day, so no wide angle shots of the birds. As the tide came in it forced the birds in also. They kept coming until I realised I was surrounded by 10"s of thousands of all kinds of birds. Some photo frames will have several species. You will have to imagine in some shots because of telephoto that these birds are virtually all around the hide. Later I left the hide and walked among them, until they all lifted off at one time. Those shots later.

My last series of photos takes us to Miranda Springs NZ. These two photos are of the beachs when I arrived,seashells as deep and far as you can see. tide was out and no birds. They said over 100,000 Godwits come here, I was questioning it until the tide came in and with it the birds and Oh how they came. I will be posting soon. Words can't describe it maybe pictures will

My last series of photos takes us to Miranda Springs NZ. These two photos are of the beachs when I arrived,seashells as deep and far as you can see. tide was out and no birds. They said over 100,000 Godwits come here, I was questioning it until the tide came in and with it the birds and Oh how they came. I will be posting soon. Words can't describe it maybe pictures will

Ravens are already starting nest building

Ravens are already starting nest building

Ravens are already starting nest building

Ravens are already starting nest building

caught some waxwings this afternoon, they were quite acrobatic.

caught some waxwings this afternoon, they were quite acrobatic.

caught some waxwings this afternoon, they were quite acrobatic.

caught some waxwings this afternoon, they were quite acrobatic.

not a Bicknell's This is a New Zealand Song Thrush. Very common to see in your backyard just like robins here. They have a beautiful song.

not a Bicknell's This is a New Zealand Song Thrush. Very common to see in your backyard just like robins here. They have a beautiful song.

not a Bicknell's This is a New Zealand Song Thrush. Very common to see in your backyard just like robins here. They have a beautiful song.

not a Bicknell's This is a New Zealand Song Thrush. Very common to see in your backyard just like robins here. They have a beautiful song.

not a Bicknell's This is a New Zealand Song Thrush. Very common to see in your backyard just like robins here. They have a beautiful song.

not a Bicknell's This is a New Zealand Song Thrush. Very common to see in your backyard just like robins here. They have a beautiful song.

not a Bicknell's This is a New Zealand Song Thrush. Very common to see in your backyard just like robins here. They have a beautiful song.

not a Bicknell's This is a New Zealand Song Thrush. Very common to see in your backyard just like robins here. They have a beautiful song.

Just before I arrived in New Zealand my nephew went hunting Wild Turkey and shot a bird, when they went to collect the bird they found a clutch of babies. They brought them back to the farm but only this one lived. Took photos at different intervals in the month I was there. This one is male by the developing cones.

Just before I arrived in New Zealand my nephew went hunting Wild Turkey and shot a bird, when they went to collect the bird they found a clutch of babies. They brought them back to the farm but only this one lived. Took photos at different intervals in the month I was there. This one is male by the developing cones.

Just before I arrived in New Zealand my nephew went hunting Wild Turkey and shot a bird, when they went to collect the bird they found a clutch of babies. They brought them back to the farm but only this one lived. Took photos at different intervals in the month I was there. This one is male by the developing cones.

Just before I arrived in New Zealand my nephew went hunting Wild Turkey and shot a bird, when they went to collect the bird they found a clutch of babies. They brought them back to the farm but only this one lived. Took photos at different intervals in the month I was there. This one is male by the developing cones.

This is a Chaffinch not a house. photoed in New Zealand

This is a Chaffinch not a house. photoed in New Zealand

This is a Chaffinch not a house

Not a barn but a Welcome Swallow from New Zealand. Maybe just a tad smaller than out Barn Swallow, charactoristics and behavior are the same

Not a barn but a Welcome Swallow from New Zealand. Maybe just a tad smaller than out Barn Swallow, charactoristics and behavior are the same

Not a barn but a Welcome Swallow from New Zealand. Maybe just a tad smaller than out Barn Swallow, charactoristics and behavior are the same

Not a barn but a Welcome Swallow from New Zealand. Maybe just a tad smaller than out Barn Swallow, charactoristics and behavior are the same

Not a barn but a Welcome Swallow from New Zealand. Maybe just a tad smaller than out Barn Swallow, charactoristics and behavior are the same

Just a Common Blackbird in New Zealand (female)

Just a Common Blackbird in New Zealand (female)

obviouslynot a sparrow this is a New Zealand Eastern Rosella, quite common on the North Island Coromandal forest area. They love orchards and are quite loud. A beautiful bird in flight.

obviouslynot a sparrow this is a New Zealand Eastern Rosella, quite common on the North Island Coromandal forest area. They love orchards and are quite loud. A beautiful bird in flight.

obviouslynot a sparrow this is a New Zealand Eastern Rosella, quite common on the North Island Coromandal forest area. They love orchards and are quite loud. A beautiful bird in flight.

obviouslynot a sparrow this is a New Zealand Eastern Rosella, quite common on the North Island Coromandal forest area. They love orchards and are quite loud. A beautiful bird in flight.

obviouslynot a sparrow this is a New Zealand Eastern Rosella, quite common on the North Island Coromandal forest area. They love orchards and are quite loud. A beautiful bird in flight.

obviouslynot a sparrow this is a New Zealand Eastern Rosella, quite common on the North Island Coromandal forest area. They love orchards and are quite loud. A beautiful bird in flight.

obviouslynot a sparrow this is a New Zealand Eastern Rosella, quite common on the North Island Coromandal forest area. They love orchards and are quite loud. Abeautiful bird in flight.

obviouslynot a sparrow this is a New Zealand Eastern Rosella, quite common on the North Island Coromandal forest area. They love orchards and are quite loud. A beautiful bird in flight.

A band-tail is our heaviest pigeon at 350g, this is a New Zealand Wood Pigeon weighing in at between 650-800g. They are common swooping through the tree at high speed. They sit high in the big shade trees during the day, a fairly quiet bird.

A band-tail is our heaviest pigeon at 350g, this is a New Zealand Wood Pigeon weighing in at between 650-800g. They are common swooping through the tree at high speed. They sit high in the big shade trees during the day, a fairly quiet bird.

A band-tail is our heaviest pigeon at 350g, this is a New Zealand Wood Pigeon weighing in at between 650-800g. They are common swooping through the tree at high speed. They sit high in the big shade trees during the day, a fairly quiet bird.

A band-tail is our heaviest pigeon at 350g, this is a New Zealand Wood Pigeon weighing in at between 650-800g. They are common swooping through the tree at high speed. They sit high in the big shade trees during the day, a fairly quiet bird.

A band-tail is our heaviest pigeon at 350g, this is a New Zealand Wood Pigeon weighing in at between 650-800g. They are common swooping through the tree at high speed. They sit high in the big shade trees during the day, a fairly quiet bird.

A band-tail is our heaviest pigeon at 350g, this is a New Zealand Wood Pigeon weighing in at between 650-800g. They are common swooping through the tree at high speed. They sit high in the big shade trees during the day, a fairly quiet bird.

A band-tail is our heaviest pigeon at 350g, this is a New Zealand Wood Pigeon weighing in at between 650-800g. They are common swooping through the tree at high speed. They sit high in the big shade trees during the day, a fairly quiet bird.

A band-tail is our heaviest pigeon at 350g, this is a New Zealand Wood Pigeon weighing in at between 650-800g. They are common swooping through the tree at high speed. They sit high in the big shade trees during the day, a fairly quiet bird.

Not an Arctic but a New Zealand White-fronted Tern. The most common tern in New Zealand. It is often seen with the Eastern Little Tern. They nest on rocky ledges. In the photos the gannets nest up top and the terns on small ledges down below. This rock was a couple miles out to sea.

Gannets on top half of rock and Terns on the bottom

Not an Arctic but a New Zealand White-fronted Tern. The most common tern in New Zealand. It is often seen with the Eastern Little Tern. They nest on rocky ledges. In the photos the gannets nest up top and the terns on small ledges down below. This rock was a couple miles out to sea.

Not an Arctic but a New Zealand White-fronted Tern. The most common tern in New Zealand. It is often seen with the Eastern Little Tern. They nest on rocky ledges. In the photos the gannets nest up top and the terns on small ledges down below. This rock was a couple miles out to sea.

Not an Arctic but a New Zealand White-fronted Tern. The most common tern in New Zealand. It is often seen with the Eastern Little Tern. They nest on rocky ledges. In the photos the gannets nest up top and the terns on small ledges down below. This rock was a couple miles out to sea.

Not an Arctic but a New Zealand White-fronted Tern. The most common tern in New Zealand. It is often seen with the Eastern Little Tern. They nest on rocky ledges. In the photos the gannets nest up top and the terns on small ledges down below. This rock was a couple miles out to sea.

Not an Arctic but a New Zealand White-fronted Tern. The most common tern in New Zealand. It is often seen with the Eastern Little Tern. They nest on rocky ledges. In the photos the gannets nest up top and the terns on small ledges down below. This rock was a couple miles out to sea.

Not a Roseate, this one is called a Eastern Little Tern. Found along the seashore in New Zealand, this one is in eclipse plumage.

Not a Roseate, this one is called a Eastern Little Tern. Found along the seashore in New Zealand, this one is in eclipse plumage.

Not a Roseate, this one is called a Eastern Little Tern. Found along the seashore in New Zealand, this one is in eclipse plumage.

Not a Great-tail, This is a Blue-Wattled Kokako, also known as North Island Kokako. There are only 650 left in existance. They are relatives of the Saddleback.

Not a Great-tail, This is a Blue-Wattled Kokako, also known as North Island Kokako. There are only 650 left in existance. They are relatives of the Saddleback.

Not a Great-tail, This is a Blue-Wattled Kokako, also known as North Island Kokako. There are only 650 left in existance. They are relatives of the Saddleback.

Not a Great-tail, This is a North Island Saddleback. There are no Saddlebacks left on either mainland with only 650 South Island birds left in existance on island reserves. This Saddle back was on Tirtiri Matangi Island. The Saddleback is also related to my next bird also on Tiritiri the North Island Kokako.

Not a Great-tail, This is a North Island Saddleback. There are no Saddlebacks left on either mainland with only 650 South Island birds left in existance on island reserves. This Saddle back was on Tirtiri Matangi Island. The Saddleback is also related to my next bird also on Tiritiri the North Island Kokako.

Not a Great-tail, This is a North Island Saddleback. There are no Saddlebacks left on either mainland with only 650 South Island birds left in existance on island reserves. This Saddle back was on Tirtiri Matangi Island. The Saddleback is also related to my next bird also on Tiritiri the North Island Kokako.

Not a Great-tail, This is a North Island Saddleback. There are no Saddlebacks left on either mainland with only 650 South Island birds left in existance on island reserves. This Saddle back was on Tirtiri Matangi Island. The Saddleback is also related to my next bird also on Tiritiri the North Island Kokako.

Not a Great-tail, This is a North Island Saddleback. There are no Saddlebacks left on either mainland with only 650 South Island birds left in existance on island reserves. This Saddle back was on Tirtiri Matangi Island. The Saddleback is also related to my next bird also on Tiritiri the North Island Kokako.

A brood of Mallards moving from one beach to another

A brood of Mallards moving from one beach to another

Not a Bell's Vireo but a New Zealand Bellbird. This bird is a nectar eater. Saw this one in an orchard sucking apples also feeding on a tree blossom (Pohutukawa tree)

Not a Bell's Vireo but a New Zealand Bellbird. This bird is a nectar eater. Saw this one in an orchard sucking apples also feeding on a tree blossom (Pohutukawa tree)

Not a Bell's Vireo but a New Zealand Bellbird. This bird is a nectar eater. Saw this one in an orchard sucking apples also feeding on a tree blossom (Pohutukawa tree)

Not a Bell's Vireo but a New Zealand Bellbird. This bird is a nectar eater. Saw this one in an orchard sucking apples also feeding on a tree blossom (Pohutukawa tree)

Not a Bell's Vireo but a New Zealand Bellbird. This bird is a nectar eater. Saw this one in an orchard sucking apples also feeding on a tree blossom (Pohutukawa tree)

Not a Bell's Vireo but a New Zealand Bellbird. This bird is a nectar eater. Saw this one in an orchard sucking apples also feeding on a tree blossom (Pohutukawa tree)

Not a Bell's Vireo but a New Zealand Bellbird. This bird is a nectar eater. Saw this one in an orchard sucking apples also feeding on a tree blossom (Pohutukawa tree)

Not a Montezuma but close. This is a New Zealand Brown Quail. Do not know if they are common this was the only one I saw.

Not a Montezuma but close. This is a New Zealand Brown Quail. Do not know if they are common this was the only one I saw.

Not a Montezuma but close. This is a New Zealand Brown Quail. Do not know if they are common this was the only one I saw.

Not a Montezuma but close. This is a New Zealand Brown Quail. Do not know if they are common this was the only one I saw.

Not a Montezuma but close. This is a New Zealand Brown Quail. Do not know if they are common this was the only one I saw.

Very common in New Zealand and especially in orchards

Very common in New Zealand and especially in orchards

Very common in New Zealand and especially in orchards

Very common in New Zealand and especially in orchards

Very common in New Zealand and especially in orchards

Not a Mangrove Cuckoo but it does hang out in the mangroves of New Zealand it is called a Shining Cuckoo

Not a Mangrove Cuckoo but it does hang out in the mangroves of New Zealand it is called a Shining Cuckoo

Not a Mangrove Cuckoo but it does hang out in the mangroves of New Zealand it is called a Shining Cuckoo

Common songbird introduced to New Zealand

Common songbird introduced to New Zealand

Common songbird introduced to New Zealand

Common songbird introduced to New Zealand

Common songbird introduced to New Zealand

Saw about six of these guys just NW of St Albert. They were a long way off but I took some long shots anyway.

Saw about six of these guys just NW of St Albert. They were a long way off but I took some long shots anyway.

Saw about six of these guys just NW of St Albert. They were a long way off but I took some long shots anyway.

Not a Kittiwake but close. In New Zealand its called a Red-billed gull, the photo show immature thru to adult. distinguishing male or female almost impossible

Not a Kittiwake but close. In New Zealand its called a Red-billed gull, the photo show immature thru to adult. distinguishing male or female almost impossible

Not a Kittiwake but close. In New Zealand its called a Red-billed gull, the photo show immature thru to adult. distinguishing male or female almost impossible

Not a Kittiwake but close. In New Zealand its called a Red-billed gull, the photo show immature thru to adult. distinguishing male or female almost impossible

Not a Kittiwake but close. In New Zealand its called a Red-billed gull, the photo show immature thru to adult. distinguishing male or female almost impossible

Not a Kittiwake but close. In New Zealand its called a Red-billed gull, the photo show immature thru to adult. distinguishing male or female almost impossible

Not a Kittiwake but close. In New Zealand its called a Red-billed gull, the photo show immature thru to adult. distinguishing male or female almost impossible

The largest gull I saw in New Zealand

The largest gull I saw in New Zealand

Not a Wrentit but similar. This is a New Zealand Fantail, about the size of a Chickadee but with a greater tail. As you walk through the bush they will follow you eating up all the insects that you disturb (mostly flying insects).

Not a Wrentit but similar. This is a New Zealand Fantail, about the size of a Chickadee but with a greater tail. As you walk through the bush they will follow you eating up all the insects that you disturb (mostly flying insects).

Not a Wrentit but similar. This is a New Zealand Fantail, about the size of a Chickadee but with a greater tail. As you walk through the bush they will follow you eating up all the insects that you disturb (mostly flying insects).

Not a Wrentit but similar. This is a New Zealand Fantail, about the size of a Chickadee but with a greater tail. As you walk through the bush they will follow you eating up all the insects that you disturb (mostly flying insects).

Not a Wrentit but similar. This is a New Zealand Fantail, about the size of a Chickadee but with a greater tail. As you walk through the bush they will follow you eating up all the insects that you disturb (mostly flying insects).

Not a Wrentit, but an almost extinct bird, the Takahe. Up until 1949 it was believed to be extinct until 200 were discovered on an island, today there is still only 200 left, 100 on the main island and 60 on other islands. this one was on Tirtiri. My wife gets credit for the photo

Not a Wrentit, but an almost extinct bird, the Takahe. Up until 1949 it was believed to be extinct until 200 were discovered on an island, today there is still only 200 left, 100 on the main island and 60 on other islands. this one was on Tirtiri. My wife gets credit for the photo

Not a Wrentit, but an almost extinct bird, theTakahe. Up until 1949 it was believed to be extinct until 200 were discovered on an island, today there is still only 200 left, 100 on the main island and 60 on other islands. this one was on Tirtiri. My wife gets credit for the photo

Not a House Finch but a European Green finch photos taken in New Zealand

Not a House Finch but a European Green finch photos taken in New Zealand

Not a House Finch but a European Green finch photos taken in New Zealand

Not a House Finch but a European Green finch photos taken in New Zealand

Not a House Finch but a European Green finch photos taken in New Zealand

Not a House Finch but a European Green finch photos taken in New Zealand

Not a House Finch but a European Green finch photos taken in New Zealand

Not a Mallard but Paradise Shelducks. Very common in New Zealand seen in pairs or large groups in pastures and on ponds also on ocean shores

Not a Mallard but Paradise Shelducks. Very common in New Zealand seen in pairs or large groups in pastures and on ponds also on ocean shores

Not a Mallard but Paradise Shelducks. Very common in New Zealand seen in pairs or large groups in pastures and on ponds also on ocean shores

Not a Mallard but Paradise Shelducks. Very common in New Zealand seen in pairs or large groups in pastures and on ponds also on ocean shores

Not a Mallard but Paradise Shelducks. Very common in New Zealand seen in pairs or large groups in pastures and on ponds also on ocean shores

Not a Mallard but Paradise Shelducks. Very common in New Zealand seen in pairs or large groups in pastures and on ponds also on ocean shores

New Zealand Mallard

Not a Mallard but Paradise Shelducks. Very common in New Zealand seen in pairs or large groups in pastures and on ponds also on ocean shores

He was just off the highway where there was what was left of a dead deer. He was in the trees with a large hunk of the hide just tearing it apart then flew away with it

Not a Northern but a Masked Lapwing, photo taken in New Zealand. This bird is common to see in most cow pastures and open grassy areas.

Not a Northern but a Masked Lapwing, photo taken in New Zealand. This bird is common to see in most cow pastures and open grassy areas.

Not a Northern but a Masked Lapwing, photo taken in New Zealand. This bird is common to see in most cow pastures and open grassy areas.

Not a Northern but a Masked Lapwing, photo taken in New Zealand. This bird is common to see in most cow pastures and open grassy areas.

Not a Northern but a Masked Lapwing, photo taken in New Zealand. This bird is common to see in most cow pastures and open grassy areas.

Not a Northern but a Masked Lapwing, photo taken in New Zealand. This bird is common to see in most cow pastures and open grassy areas.

Called a White-faced Heron in New Zealand this guy is a little smaller than our Great Blue. Saw them along rivers and on mud flats and mango groves.They vary from small immature to large adults

Called a White-faced Heron in New Zealand this guy is a little smaller than our Great Blue. Saw them along rivers and on mud flats and mango groves.They vary from small immature to large adults

Called a White-faced Heron in New Zealand this guy is a little smaller than our Great Blue. Saw them along rivers and on mud flats and mango groves.They vary from small immature to large adults

Called a White-faced Heron in New Zealand this guy is a little smaller than our Great Blue. Saw them along rivers and on mud flats and mango groves.They vary from small immature to large adults

Called a White-faced Heron in New Zealand this guy is a little smaller than our Great Blue. Saw them along rivers and on mud flats and mango groves.They vary from small immature to large adults

Called a White-faced Heron in New Zealand this guy is a little smaller than our Great Blue. Saw them along rivers and on mud flats and mango groves.They vary from small immature to large adults

Called a White-faced Heron in New Zealand this guy is a little smaller than our Great Blue. Saw them along rivers and on mud flats and mango groves.They vary from small immature to large adults

Called a White-faced Heron in New Zealand this guy is a little smaller than our Great Blue. Saw them along rivers and on mud flats and mango groves.They vary from small immature to large adults

Not a Black-bill but a White-backed Magpie in New Zealand, also known as Australian Magpie or Piping Shrike. A common bird I found mostly in country pasture land, likes open space. Not as noisy as our magpie unless nest is threatened.

Not a Black-bill but a White-backed Magpie in New Zealand, also known as Australian Magpie or Piping Shrike. A common bird I found mostly in country pasture land, likes open space. Not as noisy as our magpie unless nest is threatened.

Not a Black-bill but a White-backed Magpie in New Zealand, also known as Australian Magpie or Piping Shrike. A common bird I found mostly in country pasture land, likes open space. Not as noisy as our magpie unless nest is threatened.

Not a Black-bill but a White-backed Magpie in New Zealand, also known as Australian Magpie or Piping Shrike. A common bird I found mostly in country pasture land, likes open space. Not as noisy as our magpie unless nest is threatened.

Not a Black-bill but a White-backed Magpie in New Zealand, also known as Australian Magpie or Piping Shrike. A common bird I found mostly in country pasture land, likes open space. Not as noisy as our magpie unless nest is threatened.

Not a Black-bill but a White-backed Magpie in New Zealand, also known as Australian Magpie or Piping Shrike. A common bird I found mostly in country pasture land, likes open space. Not as noisy as our magpie unless nest is threatened.

Not a northern, in New Zealand its called an Australasian Gannet. The photos were taken at a rock out in the ocean about two miles off shore. It is just covered with gannets and some terns. Photo were taken from a boat.

Not a northern, in New Zealand its called an Australasian Gannet. The photos were taken at a rock out in the ocean about two miles off shore. It is just covered with gannets and some terns. Photo were taken from a boat.

Not a northern, in New Zealand its called an Australasian Gannet. The photos were taken at a rock out in the ocean about two miles off shore. It is just covered with gannets and some terns. Photo were taken from a boat.

Not a northern, in New Zealand its called an Australasian Gannet. The photos were taken at a rock out in the ocean about two miles off shore. It is just covered with gannets and some terns. Photo were taken from a boat.

Not a northern, in New Zealand its called an Australasian Gannet. The photos were taken at a rock out in the ocean about two miles off shore. It is just covered with gannets and some terns. Photo were taken from a boat.

Not a northern, in New Zealand its called an Australasian Gannet. The photos were taken at a rock out in the ocean about two miles off shore. It is just covered with gannets and some terns. Photo were taken from a boat.

Not a northern, in New Zealand its called an Australasian Gannet. The photos were taken at a rock out in the ocean about two miles off shore. It is just covered with gannets and some terns. Photo were taken from a boat.

Not a northern, in New Zealand its called an Australasian Gannet. The photos were taken at a rock out in the ocean about two miles off shore. It is just covered with gannets and some terns. Photo were taken from a boat.

This Storm Petral is so called because ancient sailors believed when these birds appeared they were followed by bad weather (storms). It was also known by another name- Mother Carey Chickens.

This Storm Petral is so called because ancient sailors believed when these birds appeared they were followed by bad weather (storms). It was also known by another name- Mother Carey Chickens.

This Storm Petral is so called because ancient sailors believed when these birds appeared they were followed by bad weather (storms). It was also known by another name- Mother Carey Chickens.

This Storm Petral is so called because ancient sailors believed when these birds appeared they were followed by bad weather (storms). It was also known by another name- Mother Carey Chickens.

This Storm Petral is so called because ancient sailors believed when these birds appeared they were followed by bad weather (storms). It was also known by another name- Mother Carey Chickens.

This Storm Petral is so called because ancient sailors believed when these birds appeared they were followed by bad weather (storms). It was also known by another name- Mother Carey Chickens.

Very common in most areas, mostly in open fields. They are also common on the roads, splattered all over like gophers here. Also a noisy bird. Photo of large feet and a head shot.Known in New Zealand as a Pukeko

Very common in most areas, mostly in open fields. They are also common on the roads, splattered all over like gophers here. Also a noisy bird. Photo of large feet and a head shot.Known in New Zealand as a Pukeko (poo-k-co)

Very common in most areas, mostly in open fields. They are also common on the roads, splattered all over like gophers here. Also a noisy bird. Photo of large feet and a head shot.Known in New Zealand as a Pukeko

Very common in most areas, mostly in open fields. They are also common on the roads, splattered all over like gophers here. Also a noisy bird. Photo of large feet and a head shot.Known in New Zealand as a Pukeko

Very common in most areas, mostly in open fields. They are also common on the roads, splattered all over like gophers here. Also a noisy bird. Photo of large feet and a head shot. Known in New Zealandas a Pukeko (Poo-K-co)

Very common in most areas, mostly in open fields. They are also common on the roads, splattered all over like gophers here. Also a noisy bird. Photo of large feet and a head shot. Known in New Zealand as a Pukeko

Not a Northern, this is an Australian Harrier-- only got these 2 photos as it is extremly hard to find this bird perched it always seems to be soaring but on the road you'll find it on carrion (possoms)

Not a Northern, this is an Australian Harrier-- only got these 2 photos as it is extremly hard to find this bird perched it always seems to be soaring but on the road you'll find it on carrion (possoms)

Taken at Miranda Springs New Zealand These birds stay strictly on the ground singing up a storm. Hard to get a photo as they keep flying just a little farther ahead as you try to approach

Taken at Miranda Springs New Zealand These birds stay strictly on the ground singing up a storm. Hard to get a photo as they keep flying just a little farther ahead as you try to approach

Taken at Miranda Springs New Zealand These birds stay strictly on the ground singing up a storm. Hard to get a photo as they keep flying just a little farther ahead as you try to approach

Taken at Miranda Springs New Zealand These birds stay strictly on the ground singing up a storm. Hard to get a photo as they keep flying just a little farther ahead as you try to approach

these are almost pests in New Zealand they are all over the highways eating bugs and they play chicken with the cars and almost never get hit

these are almost pests in New Zealand they are all over the highways eating bugs and they play chicken with the cars and almost never get hit

these are almost pests in New Zealand they are all over the highways eating bugs and they play chicken with the cars and almost never get hit

these are almost pests in New Zealand they are all over the highways eating bugs and they play chicken with the cars and almost never get hit

these are almost pests in New Zealand they are all over the highways eating bugs and they play chicken with the cars and almost never get hit

these are almost pests in New Zealand they are all over the highways eating bugs and they play chicken with the cars and almost never get hit

Not a great but a Pied Cormorant

Not a Great Cormorant but a Pied Cormorant, quite common along the coast finding them in trees, on rocks or just swimming. Lots of young.intermediate and adults

Not a Great Cormorant but a Pied Cormorant, quite common along the coast finding them in trees, on rocks or just swimming. Lots of young.intermediate and adults

Not a Great Cormorant but a Pied Cormorant, quite common along the coast finding them in trees, on rocks or just swimming. Lots of young.intermediate and adults

Not a Great Cormorant but a Pied Cormorant, quite common along the coast finding them in trees, on rocks or just swimming. Lots of young.intermediate and adults

Not a Great Cormorant but a Pied Cormorant, quite common along the coast finding them in trees, on rocks or just swimming. Lots of young.intermediate and adults

Not a Great Cormorant but a Pied Cormorant, quite common along the coast finding them in trees, on rocks or just swimming. Lots of young.intermediate and adults

Not a Great Cormorant but a Pied Cormorant, quite common along the coast finding them in trees, on rocks or just swimming. Lots of young.intermediate and adults

Not a Grackle but colse in size. This is a New Zealand Tui (pronounced 2E). Very common and deceptive bird, it imitate almost all birds so it is hard to know who is really singing up there. They are mostly nectar feeders although in winter they take other food like seeds and insects.

Not a Grackle but colse in size. This is a New Zealand Tui (pronounced 2E). Very common and deceptive bird, it imitate almost all birds so it is hard to know who is really singing up there. They are mostly nectar feeders although in winter they take other food like seeds and insects.

Not a Grackle but colse in size. This is a New Zealand Tui (pronounced 2E). Very common and deceptive bird, it imitate almost all birds so it is hard to know who is really singing up there. They are mostly nectar feeders although in winter they take other food like seeds and insects.

Not a Grackle but colse in size. This is a New Zealand Tui (pronounced 2E). Very common and deceptive bird, it imitate almost all birds so it is hard to know who is really singing up there. They are mostly nectar feeders although in winter they take other food like seeds and insects.

Not a Grackle but colse in size. This is a New Zealand Tui (pronounced 2E). Very common and deceptive bird, it imitate almost all birds so it is hard to know who is really singing up there. They are mostly nectar feeders although in winter they take other food like seeds and insects.

Not a Grackle but colse in size. This is a New Zealand Tui (pronounced 2E). Very common and deceptive bird, it imitate almost all birds so it is hard to know who is really singing up there. They are mostly nectar feeders although in winter they take other food like seeds and insects.

not a Connecticut but close. In New Zealand it's called a Silvereye or Waxeye. A very common bird and fairly easily approached but very busy

not a connecticut but close. In New Zealand it is called a Waxeye or Silvereye, a very common bird and fairly easy to approach but is a very busy bird.

not a connecticut but close. In New Zealand it is called a Waxeye or Silvereye, a very common bird and fairly easy to approach but is a very busy bird.

not a connecticut but close. In New Zealand it is called a Waxeye or Silvereye, a very common bird and fairly easy to approach but is a very busy bird.

not a connecticut but close. In New Zealand it is called a Waxeye or Silvereye, a very common bird and fairly easy to approach but is a very busy bird.

not a connecticut but close. In New Zealand it is called a Waxeye or Silvereye, a very common bird and fairly easy to approach but is a very busy bird.

not a green but a New Zealand (Sacred Kingfisher) this dumpy little bird will go back some distance and fly beak first into a bank to start a hole for it's nest, when the hole is deep enough it will hang on and peck the rest of the way in about 28cm.

not a green but a New Zealand (Sacred Kingfisher) this dumpy little bird will go back some distance and fly beak first into a bank to start a hole for it's nest, when the hole is deep enough it will hang on and peck the rest of the way in about 28cm.

not a green but a New Zealand (Sacred Kingfisher) this dumpy little bird will go back some distance and fly beak first into a bank to start a hole for it's nest, when the hole is deep enough it will hang on and peck the rest of the way in about 28cm.

not a green but a New Zealand (Sacred Kingfisher) this dumpy little bird will go back some distance and fly beak first into a bank to start a hole for it's nest, when the hole is deep enough it will hang on and peck the rest of the way in about 28cm.

not a green but a New Zealand (Sacred Kingfisher) this dumpy little bird will go back some distance and fly beak first into a bank to start a hole for it's nest, when the hole is deep enough it will hang on and peck the rest of the way in about 28cm.

not a green but a New Zealand (Sacred Kingfisher) this dumpy little bird will go back some distance and fly beak first into a bank to start a hole for it's nest, when the hole is deep enough it will hang on and peck the rest of the way in about 28cm.

Feral Chickens in New Zealand

Feral Chickens in New Zealand

Feral Chickens in New Zealand

Feral Chickens in New Zealand just some interesting mug shots

Feral Chickens in New Zealand just some interesting mug shots

Feral Chickens in New Zealand just some interesting mug shots

flying over the coots and other ducks

sitting looking over small lake no fish in this lake sorry for the long shot

a small lake covered mostly in coots

he was just sitting down in a ravine where it was cool

a pair in a cow mud hole along side the road

loads of swans in the solough got some flight shots also

loads of swans in the solough got some flight shots also

loads of swans in the solough got some flight shots also

loads of swans in the solough got some flight shots also

loads of swans in the solough got some flight shots also

early afternoon5c

late afternoon 3c

there were probably over a 1000 all over the field behind and left and right

there were probably over a 1000 all over the field behind and left and right

there were probably over a 1000 all over the field behind and left and right

can anyone say what variant this is, They were migrating and very black in color

can anyone say what variant this is, They were migrating and very black in color

just feeding in the weeds

lots of them along the edge of the fields

lots of them along the edge of the fields

lots of them along the edge of the fields

lots of them along the edge of the fields