- Kepler Kea
This photo of a kea was taken while walking the Kepler Track in Fiordland. You can see the beautiful shades of the feathers, from green through to tea...
Listed in photos - Kea Eating
Kea eating a bit of my apple on the Kepler Track, Fiordland. The Kea (Nestor notabilis) is one of seven parrot species endemic to New Zealand.
Listed in photos - Looking Down on Kea
Kea are amazing birds. They are legendary for their intelligence and curiosity, both vital to their survival in a harsh mountain environment. Studies ...
Listed in photos - Naughty Kea
The Kea are attracted by the prospect of food scraps from human habitation. Their curiosity leads them to peck and carry away unguarded items of cloth...
Listed in photos - The Kea Appears
Look at this cheeky guy checking us out! This photo was taken on the Kepler Track, Fiordland, New Zealand.
Listed in photos - Side View of Kea
Now uncommon, the Kea was once killed for bounty as it preyed on livestock, especially sheep, only receiving full protection in 1986. Together with lo...
Listed in photos - Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Waterfront Road, Oamaru
The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is primarily a conservation area for blue penguins, the smallest penguin in the world, which naturally nest along the c...
Listed in activities - White-faced Heron
The white-faced heron is now the most common heron found in New Zealand. This photo was taken on the estuary behind Rabbit Island.
Listed in photos - White-faced Heron 2
Another shot of the white-faced heron searching for prey in the estuary behind Rabbit Island.
Listed in photos - Black Swan at Lake Rotoiti
The Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) was introduced to New Zealand as an ornamental waterfowl in 1864, although some have flown from Australia to New Zeala...
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