News, new photos and site updates

Marlborough mini gecko—another new species of lizard added to the gallery.

Photos of plumed whistling ducks have just been uploaded. This is a rare vagrant to New Zealand from Australia.

A new new album for a new species; the little egret.

Q. Where do New Zealand fur seals sleep?
A. Wherever they like!

When a significant proportion of the world population of shore plovers made a rare appearance on a mainland beach, I went to see them. I took a few photos too.