The New Zealand bird views series highlights the common birds in New Zealand – the birds we view every day but tend to take for granted because they are always there. Each book presents over 100 previously unpublished photographs of the species that are commonly seen in New Zealand. The books show birds flying and/or swimming, feeding, nesting and raising their young. The text provides some background detail and the photos are used to illustrate the birds' lives as much as possible.
These books are highly pictorial and of interest to anyone of any age who is interested in New Zealand's birds. The books are all 8.5" square format with 49-65 pages and are published on Lulu. They can also be seen on Google Books, and purchased either direct from Lulu or through other Internet booksellers.
To learn about more New Zealand birds see NZ Birds Online.
To become involved in the world of birds in New Zealand see Birds New Zealand (Ornitholocal Society of NZ).
To discuss New Zealand birds with other enthusiasts see the BirdingNZ forum.
These books are highly pictorial and of interest to anyone of any age who is interested in New Zealand's birds. The books are all 8.5" square format with 49-65 pages and are published on Lulu. They can also be seen on Google Books, and purchased either direct from Lulu or through other Internet booksellers.
To learn about more New Zealand birds see NZ Birds Online.
To become involved in the world of birds in New Zealand see Birds New Zealand (Ornitholocal Society of NZ).
To discuss New Zealand birds with other enthusiasts see the BirdingNZ forum.
ISBN 9780473312855. 65 pages. USD$25.00.
This book presents over 170 photos of the ducks commonly seen in New Zealand, including wild and feral birds that come from both native and introduced populations. Species shown are:
- Australasian shoveler
- Grey duck, including mallard x grey duck hybrids
- Grey teal
- Mallard, including domestic/feral birds
- Muscovy
- New Zealand scaup
- Paradise shelduck
ISBN 9780473239602. 51 pages. USD$22.00.
Only two species of oystercatcher are seen in mainland New Zealand:
SIPO breed in the South Island but migrate to various North Island estuary locations from February onwards. Variable oystercatchers are more sedentary, occupying estuaries and ocean beach habitats all year round. They are often used to the presence of people and with a bit of patience will allow close observation, even when raising their young.
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- South Island pied oystercatcher (SIPO)
- Variable oystercatcher
SIPO breed in the South Island but migrate to various North Island estuary locations from February onwards. Variable oystercatchers are more sedentary, occupying estuaries and ocean beach habitats all year round. They are often used to the presence of people and with a bit of patience will allow close observation, even when raising their young.
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ISBN 9780473268930. 53 pages. USD$22.00.
The swans and geese in New Zealand that frequent ponds and lakes in public parks are often very tame and may join in with ducks in the bread frenzy. This provides ample opportunity to watch and even get to know individual birds. This book records the lives of these semi-tame birds. Species covered are:
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- Black swan
- Canada goose
- Feral goose
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ISBN 9780473201746. 49 pages. USD$20.00.
This volume presents over 100 previously unpublished photographs of the three species of common tern in New Zealand. Photos are from several North Island locations, including the well-known urban colony of white-fronted terns at Hairini Bridge at Tauranga. The birds nest on the remains of the "old" bridge and very easily observed from the current bridge. With thousands of vehicles and numerous cyclists and pedestrians passing close by every day they are happy to go about their lives while being watched. Species covered are:
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- Black-fronted tern
- Caspian tern
- White-fronted tern
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Coming in 2023 - Rails: including coots, pukekos and wekas.
I have been side-tracked with other projects including those on the <Other books> page. Following retirement in 2021 I set out to get all of my photos sorted and indexed. This has taken longer than I expected, but more books are coming. The rails book is running late, but is underway and will be followed by others.
I have been side-tracked with other projects including those on the <Other books> page. Following retirement in 2021 I set out to get all of my photos sorted and indexed. This has taken longer than I expected, but more books are coming. The rails book is running late, but is underway and will be followed by others.
