The Swallow (Hirundo rustica) is a graceful migratory bird often seen darting across the sky. This image captures a Swallow perched on a flax stem against an artistic textured background, blending the beauty of nature with a creative photographic style.
The Wrybill (Anarhynchus frontalis), or Ngutu pare, is a native shorebird celebrated for its uniquely curved bill. This photograph captures it front-on at sunrise as it pulls a worm from the ground, highlighting the gentle light and vibrant colours of New Zealand’s coastal shores.
The Wrybill (Anarhynchus frontalis), or Ngutu pare, is a unique native shorebird known for its sideways-curved bill. This image captures it side-on while feeding along a shelly shore, showcasing one of New Zealand’s most distinctive and charming birds.
The Whitehead (Mohoua albicilla), or Pōpokotea, is a small, inquisitive forest bird native to New Zealand. This photograph shows it peeking out from a tree’s leafy branches, highlighting the delicate charm and quiet life of our native forest birds.
The Tūī (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) is one of New Zealand’s most iconic bush birds, known for its iridescent plumage and melodic calls. This photo shows a Tūī feeding among the bright red flowers of a pōhutukawa tree, capturing the colour and life of Aotearoa’s native bush.
The North Island Robin (Petroica longipes), or Toutouwai, is a native forest bird known for its curiosity and striking dark plumage. This photograph captures it perched on a tree branch, framed by soft green foliage, showcasing the calm beauty of New Zealand’s bush.
The California Quail (Callipepla californica), known locally as Tikaokao, is a small ground-dwelling bird introduced to New Zealand. This image captures its distinctive plume and early-morning habitat along a misty railway line, highlighting the quiet beauty of these adaptable birds.
The New Zealand Dotterel (Charadrius obscurus), or Tūturiwhatu, is a small native shorebird often found along sandy beaches. This photograph captures its delicate features and sandy habitat, showing the quiet charm of Aotearoa’s coastal wildlife.
A high-key white poppy with subtle pink edges, showing soft textures and gentle lighting.
