Queenstown, New Zealand
A cycle trip along the shores of Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown yielded a rich set of birds.
Common Chaffinch (Male)
Introduced by the Brits, the Chaffinch seems to have colonised almost all of New Zealand.
Chaffinch,Introduced by the Brits, the Chaffinch seems to have colonised almost all of New Zealand.
Southern Black-backed Gull
Much bigger than the red-billed or the black-billed variants.
Gull,Much bigger than the red-billed or the black-billed variants.
Eurasian Blackbird (Juvenile)
Introduced species, the Eurasian blackbird is one of the most widespread birds in New Zealand.
Blackbird,Introduced species, the Eurasian blackbird is one of the most widespread birds in New Zealand.
Great Crested Grebe (australis)
One of the largest members of the grebe family, this is a widespread species in New Zealand.
Grebe,One of the largest members of the grebe family, this is a widespread species in New Zealand.
Black-billed Gull
The apparent ubiquity of this species may convince you otherwise but this bird is classified as "Nationally Critical". It's said to be the most threatened Gull species in the world.
Gull,The apparent ubiquity of this species may convince you otherwise but this bird is classified as "Nationally Critical". It's said to be the most threatened Gull species in the world.
Pied Shag
The Australian Pied Cormorant is also called the Pied Shag, or Karuhiruhi in Maori. This photo is from Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown.
Shag,The Australian Pied Cormorant is also called the Pied Shag, or Karuhiruhi in Maori. This photo is from Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown.
Mallard (Male)
Mallard in Queenstown, New Zealand. These are an introduced species in NZ and are now considered invasive because they are replacing the local Grey Duck.
Mallard,Mallard in Queenstown, New Zealand. These are an introduced species in NZ and are now considered invasive because they are replacing the local Grey Duck.
New Zealand Scaup
Also known as Black Teal. Endemic to New Zealand.
Scaup,Also known as Black Teal. Endemic to New Zealand.
Pacific Black Duck
Pacific Black Duck is also called the Grey Duck and can be seen all over the country. One of the most widespread ducks at one time, it is now getting replaced by the introduced Mallard. Maori name: pārera
Duck,Pacific Black Duck is also called the Grey Duck and can be seen all over the country. One of the most widespread ducks at one time, it is now getting replaced by the introduced Mallard. Maori name: pārera
