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Bird Watching in New Zealand
New Zealand was a land of birds before humans arrived on our shores between 800 and 1200 AD. The only mammals found in New Zealand prior to the arriva...
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South Bay Kaikoura
This photo was taken from the start of the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway in South Bay. Pied Cormorants (Phalacrocorax varius) are resting on the rocks.
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Collingwood Oystercatchers
South Island pied oystercatchers breed only in the South Island, but disperse in winter to coastal areas throughout New Zealand. One of the largest wi...
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Seagull Sunset
Seagulls fly into the sunset.
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Black Swans on Lake Taupo
A pair of Black Swans.
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End of the Day
Waikanae Beach at sunset
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Low tide
The beauty of sunset and low tide.
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Pataua Estuary
More pics of one of my favourite beaches in Northland, on a beautiful, blue sky, sunny day.
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Kaikoura Seagulls
Took this photo on the Kaikoura Coastal Track. Managed to capture a seagull just as he flew by. All the rocks are covered with seals.
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Enjoying the Last of the Day
Seagulls on Waikanae Beach, enjoying the last of the sun
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