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by southernlight • August 16, 2016

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The Dunedin Botanic Garden

The Dunedin Botanic Garden

I often go to Dunedin for many varied reasons, and one of the delights of every trip is a visit or two to the oldest botanical garden in New Zealand, which was established in 1863. There are two parts of the Dunedin Botanic Garden, linked indiscernibly, known as the upper gardens and the lower gardens … Continue reading “The Dunedin Botanic Garden”

Some thoughts on how to enhance sustainability in photography

Some thoughts on how to enhance sustainability in photography

One of the goals of Photo Quest NZ is draw attention to our unique New Zealand landscape in such a way as to do something tangible towards not only protecting it, but ensuring people grasp the need for habitat restoration for our native species. Along the way though we leave footprints – not so much … Continue reading “Some thoughts on how to enhance sustainability in photography”

The story of an astute kereru (NZ wood pigeon) and a myopic photographer

The story of an astute kereru (NZ wood pigeon) and a myopic photographer

Last week I came across the above fantail /piwakawaka and as my camera was in my hand, I started stalking him/her with my lens, knowing full-well, like we all do, that these sweeties move about almost too fast for us limited humans. But I got a good enough shot, and then I had the oddest feeling I … Continue reading “The story of an astute kereru (NZ wood pigeon) and a myopic photographer”

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[Makarora Catchment]: Aspiring Biodiversity Trust

Whio (blue duck) breeding confirmed in the upper Siberia Valley

Whio (blue duck) breeding confirmed in the upper Siberia Valley

Excited to report a memorable encounter with a whio family of three duckling’s, (two-three weeks old) with their magnificient parents. This is a promising sign for this ancient globally endangered taonga within the Makarora catchment. The family were observed for a while as they continued dabbling amongst the rapids and jumping between rocks in the …

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Wrybill (Ngutuparore) For Bird Of The Year

Wrybill (Ngutuparore) For Bird Of The Year

There is a strong case for Wrybill Anarhynchus frontalis as Bird Of The Year. The wrybill is an incredible bird with considerable resilience that enables it to survive and breed within the harsh, exposed and dynamic environment of New Zealand’s braided rivers. This unique species then migrates to the food-rich tidal flats of the North Island …

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Marine mammals: How to safely interact with seals, dolphins and whales

Marine mammals: How to safely interact with seals, dolphins and whales

Here in New Zealand, our marine mammals are a cut above the rest…
…and we’re not even being biased. Almost half of the world’s cetaceans — whales, porpoises and dolphins — have been reported in our waters.

"I speak for the sea": research at Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve

"I speak for the sea": research at Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve

Lured to the ocean by the mystery of life under the waves, Sara Kulins says its power still draws her in and was behind her move four years ago from New York to New Zealand.

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