spiraea_naturephotographer's Identifications

Sunny day. Tested my newly arrived 500mm PF lens.

In a small patch of bush next to the road.

In a small patch of bush next to the road.

A friendly pair, seen on the beach.
Field trip with @emma_brockes.

Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
On the intertidal mud/sand flat. At least 3 individuals were seen.

Maybe some kind of plover. Or dotterel?

Shell length approx. 2.5 mm.
At night. There was a notable biodiversity in the area, most likely thanks to the limestone.

Podcarp-broadleaved forest.

Attracted to light at night.

A friendly pair, seen on the beach.
Field trip with @emma_brockes.

Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
Native beech forest, feeding on a native earthworm. Very friendly.

(Last image- a different (?) individual which came into the car)

Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
On the beach.

Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
On the beach.

iNatting with @emma_brockes.
With an unusual beak.

Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
On the intertidal mudflat.

Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
On the intertidal mudflat.

Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
On the intertidal mudflat.

Fieldwork with @ lloyd_esler, @ predomalpha and @ fiestykakapo.
Washed up above the high tide line.