A piwakawaka (fantail) watching out for bugs by our compost bin today. #photography #aotearoa #doubtlessbay #piwakawaka #fantail #bird

Yesterday I posted pictures of a pīwakawaka or fantail that was following me as I worked in the orchard, disturbing insects that he was happily eating and gaining weight for the winter. Here is a ‘metalbird art’ fantail also at Beau Vista orchard guarding the lawns. I rather like the use of metal in the art as bird's call is an almost metallic ‘cheek’, either as a single sound or (more often) repeated as a chattering. #fantail #pīwakawaka #ornithology #sculpture #Cider #orchard

Birds of Beau Vista cider orchard. The fantail or pīwakawaka. A small insectivorous bird that incessantly moves around especially when you are working in the orchard and disturb its lunch! Similar to an English robin in behaviour. #pīwakawaka #fantail #orchard #apples #Aotearoa

#birdsofnewzealand #piwakawaka #fantail #newzealand #nativebird

A couple of weeks ago, I set out before dawn to capture binaural audio recordings of the elusive Kōkako at Otanewainuku Reserve in New Zealand. While they remained too high in the canopy for me to photograph, I wasn’t disappointed. I managed to record some incredible audio of their calls. In this picture, however, is a little pīwakawaka & Kererū instead. 🫶🦅🌳

Of course! Here’s a mix of hashtags focused on both audio recording and photography:

#FieldRecording #BinauralAudio #NatureSounds #NZBirds #Kōkako #Pīwakawaka #Fantail #Otanewainuku #WildlifeRecording #Soundscape #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #ForestPhotography #WildlifePhotography #NatureLover #Birdwatching #NewZealandNature #Conservation #AudioArt #MindfulMoments #PhotographyLover

Here’s a caption for your first PixelFed post:

Kia ora, PixelFed! I’m excited to share my first post—this curious little pīwakawaka (fantail) in perfect side profile. I’m a wildlife photographer based in New Zealand, focusing on birds, marine life, and conservation storytelling. My work captures the vibrant (and sometimes moody) moments of nature, with a mix of fun facts, photography tips, and conservation awareness.

Looking forward to connecting with fellow nature lovers and photographers! Let me know your favorite bird in the comments.

#WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #Fantail #Pīwakawaka #NZBirds #NatureLovers #birdwatching #PixelFed #NewZealandWildlife #CanonNature #WildlifeConservation

I haven’t seen many #pīwākawāka lately, but did manage to almost walk into one just now as it did a low-level swoop across the back lawn.