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Tony Fluerty
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This is a female hihi or stitchbird.
Endemic to New Zealand and once restricted to the North Island and some off shore Islands. Serious attempts to stop their extinction have been successful.
#birds #birdphotography #Newzealandwildlife
#naturephotography #birdsofnewzealand #BirdsOfBsky #hihi
October 13, 2025 at 8:57 AM Everybody can reply
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Kelly Whyte
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Also a huge shoutout to r/NewZealandWildlife, who have taken a break from internectine warfare over BotY to support this fundraiser!

It's a great place, and certainly lively at the moment so check them out
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September 2, 2024 at 7:58 PM Everybody can reply
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tonyfluerty.bsky.social
Tony Fluerty
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Frolicking Dolphin's in Milford Sound, New Zealand.
#wildlifephotography #Newzealandwildlife #nature #naturephotography #newzealand #aotearoa
Frolicking Dolphin's leaping out of the water in Milford Sound, New Zealand
January 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM Everybody can reply
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Richard Littauer
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I've finally uploaded my photos from Kākācon in Zealandia last year. Good time.

ebird.org/checklist/S2...
www.inaturalist.org/observations...

Happy with a few of these photos.

#birds #zealandia #newzealandwildlife #endemic
A bee approaching a Phormium tenax flower A tuatara facing the camera A blackbird with the characteristic white leucism of NZ Rewarewa in bloom
February 22, 2025 at 10:29 AM Everybody can reply
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tonyfluerty.bsky.social
Tony Fluerty
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This is a kārearea or New Zealand bush Falcon. This male has picked a perched high up in a valley with a good view of potential prey. Now its just a waiting game.
#birdphotography #wildlifephotography #Newzealandwildlife #birdsofnewzealand #BirdsOfBsky #raptors
#newzealand #falcon #kārearea
This image is of an kārearea or New Zealand bush Falcon perched in a high place over looking a lovely valley where he can spot potential prey.
January 24, 2025 at 11:29 AM Everybody can reply
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tonyfluerty.bsky.social
Tony Fluerty
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A tītipounamu or New Zealand Rifleman hunting for insects to feed its young in Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand. The tītipounamu is New Zealand's smallest bird and a real challenge to photograph.
#birdphotography #Newzealandwildlife
#naturephotography #birdsofnewzealand #BirdsOfBsky
A tītipounamu or New Zealand Rifleman hunting for insects to feed its young in Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand. The tītipounamu is New Zealand's smallest bird and a real challenge to photograph.
February 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM Everybody can reply
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tonyfluerty.bsky.social
Tony Fluerty
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A lovely wee female ngirungiru or South Island tomtit photographed in the carpark at Lake Matheson on the west coast of New Zealand's South Island.
#wildlifephotography #Newzealandwildlife
#nature #naturephotography #birdsofnewzealand #BirdsOfBsky #Tomtit #newzealand #aotearoa
A lovely wee female ngirungiru or South Island tomtit photographed in the carpark at Lake Matheson on the west coast of New Zealand's south Island.
January 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM Everybody can reply
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WeatherVaults
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#WeatherVaults 01.05.2025.M5.0022.0039
January 05, 2025 12:00pm Overcast Noon (Museum)
Inspired by #Rotorua, #NewZealand

"The Vivid Spirit of Rotorua"

#LyraFlux #sda24 #travel #aiart
#NewZealandWildlife #KiwiBird #GeothermalLandscape #VibrantNature #BoldColors #NatureAndPopArt #Superflat
The Vivid Spirit of Rotorua "Encounter the bold beauty of nature where color and geothermal energy collide." A North Island brown kiwi stands at the heart of Rotorua’s geothermal landscape, its warm brown plumage textured in fine detail against a striking volcanic terrain. The ochre soil beneath its feet is rich with mineral deposits, scattered with dark volcanic rocks that contrast the vibrant hues of the surrounding flora. Its long, straight beak points toward the earth, a quiet moment of connection between creature and land. Around the kiwi, lush ferns explode in vivid cyan, magenta, and golden yellow, their fronds splayed across the forest floor in electrifying contrast to the deep greens of native foliage. Twisting pōhutukawa trees frame the background, their crimson blossoms standing bold against the swirling geothermal steam that rises from the earth. Above, an overcast noon sky stretches over Lake Rotorua, its mist-laced surface blending seamlessly with the horizon, grounding this dreamlike vision in the region’s natural beauty. The interplay of sharp outlines, smooth gradients, and dynamic color creates a modern, stylized celebration of Rotorua’s untamed wilderness. Rotorua, New Zealand, January 5, 2025, 12:00 PM Overcast Skies (Museum) 2025.01.05.WeatherVaults.SDA.Rotorua.NewZealand.M5.0029-M0022.0101-WV0039.LyraFlux
February 18, 2025 at 3:41 AM Everybody can reply
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journosnews.com
Journos News
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Unbelievable but True: These Geckos Are Older Than You!
#GeckoLife #OldestGeckos #WildlifeDiscovery #NatureWonders #ReptileResearch #LongestLivingAnimals #AnimalConservation #NewZealandWildlife #RareFind #GeckoFacts #IslandEcosystem #WildlifeProtection #ReptileLovers #LizardLife #Biodiversity
Meet the World’s Oldest Geckos: Antoinette and Brucie-Baby
Could These 60-Year-Old Geckos Be the Oldest in the World? At 64 and 60 years old, Antoinette and Brucie-Baby may
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March 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM Everybody can reply
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WeatherVaults
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#WeatherVaults 01.05.2025.W2.0004.0040
January 05, 2025 12:00pm Overcast Noon (Whimsy)
Inspired by #Rotorua, #NewZealand

"The Kea’s Secret Tea Society"

#DoomBound #sda24 #travel #aiart
#NewZealandWildlife #Kea #HiddenWorlds #WhimsicalTeaParty #ForestMagic #CuriousCreatures #LostKeys #Parrots
The Kea’s Secret Tea Society "Unlock a world of feathered mischief and hidden treasures." High in the moss-laden branches of Rotorua’s beech forests, a secret gathering unfolds—a tea party unlike any other, hosted by the playful and intelligent kea. Their emerald feathers glisten with hints of gold and deep orange as they perch among twisting vines and gnarled branches, surrounded by an array of antique keys swaying gently in the misty breeze. One kea clutches a delicate brass key in its beak, inspecting its intricate filigree with a knowing glint in its eye, while another tugs at a silver chain, making the keys chime softly like wind chimes of forgotten secrets. Beneath them, a trio of kea gather around an ornate porcelain tea set, steam curling from delicate cups as they peck curiously at sugar cubes and tiny biscuits. One mischievous kea dangles upside down, its claws wrapped around a branch as it snatches a key with playful determination. The hanging keys catch the filtered light, shimmering like lost relics, while tiny glowing wētā lanterns dangle nearby, casting a warm, enchanted glow over the whimsical scene. The forest itself feels alive, draped in lush moss, tangled epiphytes, and golden-tinged leaves, with dappled light painting soft patterns across the tea party’s hidden sanctuary. This dreamlike tableau is a place of curiosity and wonder, where kea hoard secrets instead of trinkets, and the rustling of wings and keys carries the echo of an untold mystery. Rotorua, New Zealand, January 5, 2025, 12:00 PM Overcast Skies (Whimsy) 2025.01.05.WeatherVaults.SDA.Rotorua.NewZealand.W2.0026-W0004.0110-WV0040.DoomBound
February 19, 2025 at 2:23 AM Everybody can reply
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tonyfluerty.bsky.social
Tony Fluerty
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A simple portrait of a male kōtare or Sacred Kingfisher posing on dying harakeke (New Zealand flax) taken at Pāuatahanui inlet just north of Wellington, New Zealand.
#birdphotography #wildlifephotography #Newzealandwildlife
#kōtare #naturephotography #birdsofnewzealand #BirdsOfBsky #kingfisher
A simple portrait of a male kōtare or Sacred Kingfisher posing on dying harakeke (New Zealand flax) taken at Pāuatahanui inlet just north of Wellington, New Zealand.
March 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM Everybody can reply
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Kim Free Photography
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A South Island robin braves the chill, perched on snow covered tussock in Arthurs Pass National Park, New Zealand.

#BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhoto #PixelfedBirds #NewZealandWildlife #NZBird #BirdsOfNewZealand #Snow #Winter #NatureLovers
#ConservationPhotography #NatureFocus
June 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM Everybody can reply
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🎃 Sylvie 🎃
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Photogenic seal pup at the waterfront~

#wildlifephotography #photography #seal #newzealand #newzealandwildlife
July 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM Everybody can reply
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Pure Science
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How New Zealand wildlife sanctuaries are working to protect the country's unique birds #Science #Biology #Ecology #NewZealandWildlife #BirdConservation #WildlifeSanctuaries
How New Zealand wildlife sanctuaries are working to protect the country's unique birds
New Zealand has some of the most unique birds in the world. Many are endangered, so the country has a nationwide project to save them. It's trying to eradicate invasive animals that are harming them.
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September 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM Everybody can reply
tonyfluerty.bsky.social
Tony Fluerty
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A male pāpango or the New Zealand Black Teal, having a good stretch. Waimanu Lagoons, Waikanae.
#birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #Newzealandwildlife
#nature #naturephotography #birdsofnewzealand #BirdsOfBsky #birdsname
#newzealand #aotearoa #pāpango #newzealandwaterfoul
A male pāpango or the New Zealand Black Teal, having a good stretch. Waimanu Lagoons, Waikanae.
January 21, 2025 at 12:26 PM Everybody can reply
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tonyfluerty.bsky.social
Tony Fluerty
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The hōiho or yellow-eyed penguin, is the world's rarest penguin and unique to New Zealand.
Photographed at Moreraki on the east coast of the South Island.
#birdphotography #wildlifephotography #Newzealandwildlife #naturephotography #birdsofnewzealand #BirdsOfBsky
#newzealand #aotearoa #hōiho
January 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM Everybody can reply
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tonyfluerty.bsky.social
Tony Fluerty
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A male kōtare or Sacred Kingfisher enjoying the warm sun on a early summers evening at Waikanae estuary. New Zealand
#birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography
#nature #naturephotography
#Ornithology #BirdsOfBsky
#newzealand #aotearoa #kōtare #SacredKingfisher #kingfishers #NewZealandwildlife
A male kōtare or Sacred Kingfisher enjoying the warm sun on a early summers evening.
November 20, 2024 at 1:58 PM Everybody can reply
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Tony Fluerty
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A matuka moana or White-faced heron on a lovely day with a crab for its dinner.
Pāuatahanui inlet, Wellington, New Zealand
#birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #Newzealandwildlife
#nature #naturephotography #birdsofnewzealand #BirdsOfBsky #Whitefacedheron #newzealand #aotearoa
#waders
This is an image of a matuka moana or White-faced heron on a lovely day with a crab for its dinner. Pāuatahanui inlet, Wellington, New Zealand
January 17, 2025 at 10:18 AM Everybody can reply
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FactRage
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From Bones to Beak: Deconstructing the Kiwi's Unique Evolutionary Adaptations
#KiwiBird #NewZealandWildlife #ScienceFacts #Conservation #FactRage #FactRageNews

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Unpacking the Kiwi’s Unconventional Biology: The Avian World’s ‘Honorary Mammal’
"Explore the kiwi bird's unique mammal-like traits, from marrow-filled bones to a giant egg, highlighting its evolutionary adaptations and conservation."
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August 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM Everybody can reply
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paulinabarry.bsky.social
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Loving the colors of the South Island Kaka.
#birdart #parrot #newzealandwildlife #kaka #wildlifeart #digitalartist #conservationart #sciart #ornithology #feather #nature
May 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM Everybody can reply
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tonyfluerty.bsky.social
Tony Fluerty
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Pure pārera or the New Zealand Grey duck are becoming harder to find now days. Sadly they are being out bred by the Mallard duck and their future looks very glum.
#birds #wildlifephotography #Newzealandwildlife
#naturephotography #birdsofnewzealand #BirdsOfBsky #Greyduck
Splish, splash this pārera or the New Zealand Grey duck is taking a bath
January 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM Everybody can reply
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Tony Fluerty
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One day we found this kindergarten for some young fur seals (kekeno) on the Kaikoura coast, which is on the east coast the south Island of New Zealand. We figured that the Gulls were their custodians.
#wildlifephotography #Newzealandwildlife
#Newzealand #nature #naturephotography #furseal
This image is of a group of young fur seals (kekeno) on the Kaikoura coast, New Zealand. They are packed closely together on a large rock above the tideline
December 27, 2024 at 11:11 AM Everybody can reply
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eli-aotearoa.bsky.social
Environmental Law Initiative - Aotearoa NZ
@eli-aotearoa.bsky.social
It’s time they use them.

#penguins #hoiho #BirdOfTheYear #NewZealandwildlife #Yelloweyedpenguin #wildlifenz
July 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM Everybody can reply
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tonyfluerty.bsky.social
Tony Fluerty
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A male kuruwhengu (New Zealand Māori name) or Australasian shoveler duck enjoying his morning shower in the early spring rain.
#birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #Newzealandwildlife
#Newzealand #nature #naturephotography #birdsofnewzealand #BirdsOfBsky
#aotearoa #kuruwhengu
This is an image of a male New Zealand, Australasian shoveler duck on a pond, enjoying his morning shower in the spring rain.
December 31, 2024 at 10:26 AM Everybody can reply
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Mr. Stephen H.
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The adorable kiwi bird, with its fuzzy brown feathers and long, curved beak, blends seamlessly into the lush green forest floor.

Its curious eyes and inquisitive nature make it a fascinating creature to observe.

#KiwiBird #Kiwi #NewZealand
#NewZealandWildlife
#Wildlife #Endemic #EndemicSpecies
The image showcases a captivating illustration of a kiwi bird, a unique and flightless species endemic to New Zealand. Its distinctive features, such as its long, slender beak, small, beady eyes, and dense, brown feathers, are beautifully captured in this artwork. The bird is depicted standing on a mossy forest floor, surrounded by lush vegetation. The artist has skillfully rendered the intricate details of the kiwi's plumage, creating a realistic and lifelike representation. The overall composition evokes a sense of tranquility and mystery, highlighting the kiwi's elusive nature and its importance as a symbol of New Zealand's natural heritage.
December 5, 2024 at 1:10 PM Everybody can reply
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