Wildlife of New Zealand: Species Photographed in Nature
A listing of all wild species I have encountered in New Zealand, listed by their taxonomy categories of Class, Family, and Species (except Invertebrates, it will be a bit different). This was a visit in 2014 when I had older equipment and before I was prioritizing animal photos, so the photos aren’t quite up to my standards now. I have also included a few ones in captivity at the bottom, as I felt they should be included for reference purposes.
All photos are my own. Descriptive photos were prioritized over aesthetic ones in many cases. Every species listed without photos was seen and identified, but I was not able to take a picture at that time.
I am looking to continue this process in each location and country I visit, so I am always looking for new artist residencies, collaborations, or journeys which would provide me with that opportunity.
Mammals
Otarridae
New Zealand Fur Seal
New Zealand Fur Seal – at Pukekura, Otago Peninsula
Birds
Waterfowl
Mallard
Mallard Ducks (on the right) – at Queenstown Bay Beach, Queenstown (December 2014)
Paradise Shelduck
Male and Female Paradise Shelducks with ducklings – at Queenstown Gardens, Queenstown (December 2014)
Albatrosses
Royal Albatross
Royal Albatross – at Taiaroa Head, Otago Peninsula (December 2014)
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Black-billed Gull
Black-billed Gulls (on the left) – at Queenstown Bay Beach, Queenstown (December 2014)
Rails, Gallinules, and Allies
Weka
Weka – at Cranberries Westland, Awatuna (December 2014)Weka – at Cranberries Westland, Awatuna (December 2014)
New Zealand Parrots
Kea
Kea – at Devil’s Punchbowl Waterfall, Arthur’s Pass (December 2014)
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