Sunny day. Tested my newly arrived 500mm PF lens.
In a small patch of bush next to the road.
In a small patch of bush next to the road.
A friendly pair, seen on the beach.
Field trip with @emma_brockes.
Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
On the intertidal mud/sand flat. At least 3 individuals were seen.
Maybe some kind of plover. Or dotterel?
Shell length approx. 2.5 mm.
At night. There was a notable biodiversity in the area, most likely thanks to the limestone.
Podcarp-broadleaved forest.
Attracted to light at night.
A friendly pair, seen on the beach.
Field trip with @emma_brockes.
Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
Native beech forest / lakeside. Fairly friendly.
Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
Lakeside / Native beech forest.
Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
Native beech forest, feeding on a native earthworm. Very friendly.
(Last image- a different (?) individual which came into the car)
Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
Coastal.
Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
On the beach.
Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
On the beach.
iNatting with @emma_brockes.
With an unusual beak.
Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
On the intertidal mudflat.
Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
On the intertidal mudflat.
Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
On the intertidal mudflat.
Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
On the intertidal mudflat.
Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
On the intertidal mudflat.