Muriwai, New Zealand

Muriwai beach, an hours drive from Auckland, is famous for its large Gannet Colony.

Australian Gannet

Shot at the Muriwai colony, near Auckland, New Zealand, where you can go as close as a metre away from these birds. The young chicks train themselves to fly (hover, actually) against the strong winds, offering some really easy photo opportunities.

Gannet,Shot at the Muriwai colony, near Auckland, New Zealand, where you can go as close as a metre away from these birds. The young chicks train themselves to fly (hover, actually) against the strong winds, offering some really easy photo opportunities.

Gull Red-billed

Red-billed,