Akaroa, New Zealand
Akaroa, is a resort town on the east coast of the South Island, New Zealand.
Sacred Kingfisher
The backlight on this photo is masking the colors of the Sacred Kingfisher. Spotted many individuals during our roadtrip, but unlike in my home country, it's very hard to stop and take pictures.
Kingfisher,The backlight on this photo is masking the colors of the Sacred Kingfisher. Spotted many individuals during our roadtrip, but unlike in my home country, it's very hard to stop and take pictures.
Spotted Shag
Saw the spotted shag in large numbers both at Oamaru and in Akaroa. Saw them congregate every evening on a pier in Oamaru. They would fly in before dusk and fly out just before nightfall.
Shag,Saw the spotted shag in large numbers both at Oamaru and in Akaroa. Saw them congregate every evening on a pier in Oamaru. They would fly in before dusk and fly out just before nightfall.
Masked Lapwing (novaehollandiae)
Taken on the way back from Akaroa. This individual was foraging in a farm by the side of the road.
Lapwing,Taken on the way back from Akaroa. This individual was foraging in a farm by the side of the road.
Common or Eurasian Penguin
The smallest species of Penguin. Most individuals are not even a foot high. This one in the photograph was fishing in the bay in Akaroa.
Penguin,The smallest species of Penguin. Most individuals are not even a foot high. This one in the photograph was fishing in the bay in Akaroa.
