Young tree swallow looking demure.
Bald Eagle
Bald eagle finds a midshipman fish to eat. Always amazes me how they can see them from so far away.
New Zealand Scaup
New Zealand Scaup in the fog at Western Springs.
Torbay
Nice light at Torbay with Rangitoto in the background.
Westport Marina
Westport Marina one foggy morning.
Fantail
Fantail sat long enough for me to take a picture.
Osprey
Osprey with a fresh catch.
Tree Swallows
Feeding time for this young tree swallow.
Robber Fly
I've never seen a robber fly, that I know of, and especially one eating a bee. When I first saw this I thought there were two dead bees on a leaf. It seemed a bit eerie and when I got closer they started to move. Kind of like that scene in the movie Se7en when they come across the sloth victim. Anyway, it all seemed kind of sinister.
Nighthawk
Saw my first nighthawk a month ago at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. It flew right over our heads.
Westport
Sunset from Westport, looking toward Ocean Shores.
Green Heron
Green heron on the move.
Milford Track
McKinnon Pass from last year hiking the Milford Track.
Westport Marina
Marine layer over Westport Marina.
Cedar waxwing
Cedar waxwing on the move.
Rufous hummingbird
Rufous hummingbird in flight.
Ruru
I've had a lot of luck seeing ruru each time I head to Tawharanui. They're not alway in the best spot for a photo but this once came out nicely.
Violet-green swallows
Young violet-green swallows waiting for their meal delivery.
Kakariki
Saw my first kakariki visiting Great Barrier Island. Such a beautiful bird.
Green Heron
Green heron playing leap frog with a turtle.
