An independent field guide to birdwatching in Aotearoa tag:nzbirding.co.nz,2026:field-notes 2026-10-28T00:50:00Z tag:nzbirding.co.nz,2026:field-notes:birding-etiquette-and-biosecurity 2026-10-28T00:50:00Z

How to watch New Zealand birds without disturbing them, and how to keep rats, ants and weed seeds out of your pack before visiting a pest-free island.

tag:nzbirding.co.nz,2026:field-notes:backyard-birds-of-nz-gardens 2026-10-27T23:35:00Z

The tūī, pīwakawaka, tauhou and other birds most likely to turn up in a New Zealand garden, and how to tell them apart by sight and sound.

tag:nzbirding.co.nz,2026:field-notes:island-sanctuaries-tiritiri-zealandia-ulva 2026-10-27T22:20:00Z

Three of New Zealand's best places to see rare forest birds up close: how each sanctuary works, what to look for, and the biosecurity that keeps them safe.

tag:nzbirding.co.nz,2026:field-notes:pelagic-seabirds-from-nz-boats 2026-10-27T21:05:00Z

Albatrosses, petrels and shearwaters from the Hauraki Gulf, Kaikōura and the ferries: where to go, when, and how to tell the commoner tubenoses apart.

tag:nzbirding.co.nz,2026:field-notes:subantarctic-islands-birding 2026-10-27T20:10:00Z

Albatross, penguins and island endemics on New Zealand's five subantarctic island groups: what lives where, how visits work, and the strict biosecurity rules.

tag:nzbirding.co.nz,2026:field-notes:ten-endemic-birds-and-where-to-see-them 2026-10-27T19:25:00Z

Kiwi, kea, kākā, takahē, kōkako and five more birds found only in New Zealand, with the habitat, season and places that give you the best chance.

tag:nzbirding.co.nz,2026:field-notes:planning-a-birding-trip-around-nz 2026-10-27T18:40:00Z

How to plan your own birding route around Aotearoa: what to target, when to go, island access, biosecurity and when a licensed guide is worth it.