Manu o Aotearoa - New Zealand birds

Kia ora. Why this obsession with birds?

Easy, Aotearoa (New Zealand) is home to birds. Flying birds and flightless birds. And bats. And sea mammals. Which are a bit harder to photograph if you are on land. Oh and don't forget the bugs, lizards and other critters. Everything else is invasive and a pest. Most birds are also less scared of humans than most mammals and are therefore easier to encounter... I also think that they're funny and beautiful.

With that out of the way. Please enjoy a display of the manu (birds) I have encountered in 2024 so far, on many outings to the wai (water), along the coast, the river, the bay, but also the forest.

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Enjoy and stay safe out there in the wild!