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Which bird should I photograph first?

9th August 2019 By peteforrest Leave a Comment

Whatever your level, if you’re not a seasoned bird photographer, where should you start? The answer is simple. Think of the most boring bird in your ...

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A close encounter

27th June 2019 By peteforrest Leave a Comment

Fernbird stretching it's wings and leg

Yesterday, I was on Tiritiri Matangi photographing the birds on the island. Tiritiri is an island sanctuary, near Auckland, teeming with birds almost ...

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Feral & Rock Pigeon

Scientific name: Columba liviaCommon names: feral pigeon, domestic pigeon, racing pigeon, rock dove, homing pigeon, street pigeon Order: ...

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New Zealand Pigeon

Scientific name: Hemiphaga novaeseelandiaeCommon names: kererū, kereru, kukupa, kuku, wood pigeon, native pigeon, kokopa Order: Columbiformes Family: ...

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