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Joyous signs of spring
Early signs of spring are here, and the birds are feasting on yellow kōwhai blossoms in search of delicious nectar. Enjoy these close-up photos and dream of spring.
Joyous signs of spring
Early signs of spring are here, and the birds are feasting on yellow kōwhai blossoms in search of delicious nectar. Enjoy these close-up photos and dream of spring.

Fungi & Friends
I can't help but anthropomorphize fungi and cast them as characters - they are so full of personality.
Fungi & Friends
I can't help but anthropomorphize fungi and cast them as characters - they are so full of personality.

How to increase the odds of a great bird photo ...
Even with the best gear, it's HARD to get a great bird photo in the forest. The light is usually low and can also be dappled with harsh highlights and...
How to increase the odds of a great bird photo ...
Even with the best gear, it's HARD to get a great bird photo in the forest. The light is usually low and can also be dappled with harsh highlights and...

Need gift suggestions for your father-figure?
Father figures come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, genders, ages, and flavours, but I know many are huge bird fans. Read on for bird art suggestions that are perfect...
Need gift suggestions for your father-figure?
Father figures come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, genders, ages, and flavours, but I know many are huge bird fans. Read on for bird art suggestions that are perfect...

Creating with a beginner's mind
"A Wet Weekend" [Original SOLD| Embellished prints available] - a mixed-media watercolour doodle of what I could see from my windows when the rain set in. The only thing I...
Creating with a beginner's mind
"A Wet Weekend" [Original SOLD| Embellished prints available] - a mixed-media watercolour doodle of what I could see from my windows when the rain set in. The only thing I...

The new kākā kid on the block
"I am kākā, hear me roar!" It's that time of the year when the Zealandia valley fills with the sounds of "Mum, mum, mum, mum" as newly fledged kākā chicks...
The new kākā kid on the block
"I am kākā, hear me roar!" It's that time of the year when the Zealandia valley fills with the sounds of "Mum, mum, mum, mum" as newly fledged kākā chicks...
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