Photographing the WEST COAST
of the South Island, New Zealand
Images from this land of mountains, forests, lakes, rivers and wild seacoasts
ALBUMS & GALLERIES
Explore the landscapes of the West Coast – lakes, rivers, mountains and forests bounded by the magnificent Southern Alps and the wild Tasman Sea.
Nature
New Zealand (and the West Coast) has a wealth of life forms, much of it unique, including birds, animals and plants.
Boats of Greymouth The Tasman Sea and the Grey River bar are notoriously hazardous. See the boats that take on the challenge. See the latest boat photos here
Weather Events provide opportunity for photography whether it be storms, flooding, fog, cloud patterns, frost, snow, rainbows, sunrises or sunsets.
People
Portraits, people singly, in groups, people doing things, recreation, sport and employment. Urban and rural scenes.
Fine Art
Photographic art in which some degree of manipulation or selection has been used to create the final work..
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My photos of the bittern have attracted more interest than I expected. It's raised hopes that they may be breeding nearby. I was lucky to get these shots and I think it was because I was there first. The bird flew in and landed close to me so I didn't have to move much to get the shots. Here are some more...
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Lovely photos keep an eye on them it would be wonderful too see some baby Bittens too
Beeeeautiful.
Fabulous, Bob, . A native species I have never seen..... So fortunate to have 1 come to you .. Thank's for sharing 👍
When it's low on the ground and not stretching its neck skyward the bittern looks very much like a weka.
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Did you hear it boom Bob?
Absolutely, just not so chunky in the body ?
This one’s a beautiful youngster Bob, the green legs, intricate pattern in its feathers and yellow eye are all indicators of its age. There was a (blurry )photo taken of another bittern that looked to have a more solid brown colour over head shoulders and down back ( signs of an adult in dark phase!)I’m curious as young bittern aren’t capable flyers if this one was raised nearby!
Rainy conditions for the fishing vessel Ocean Odyssey coming into the Grey River this evening
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A bittern | Matuku-hūrepo at the Cobden Lagoon today. I've never seen a bittern here before so it was a pleasant surprise. This bird is seriously endangered because of habitat loss so it would be great to see them become a bit more widespread.
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As always, your eyes are open Bob
The green legs are remarkable
They're not that rear they are masters of disguise just upright stance freeze only if they move do you see them
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