Kingfisher, Swallows & Fernbirds

Kingfisher, Swallows & Fernbirds

A collection of wildlife photography images of the New Zealand sacred kingfisher (kotare) welcome swallow (warou) and fernbirds (matata). The kingfisher is one of my favourite birds to photograph. The NZ sacred kingfisher has adapted to a wide range of habitats from open fields and parkland, streams and creeks to coastal rock pools and wetlands. They tend to congregate along the coast in Autumn and Winter and then move back inland over Spring and Summer.

These images are all available printed on canvas or aluminium or as stock photos in jpeg format.

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    Kingfisher In The Rockpools-11

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    A beautiful shot of a kotare or NZ sacred kingfisher perched on the rcks in the sun on a cold winter morning at the New Plymouth foreshore.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the...
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    Kingfisher In The Rockpools-9

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    A kotare/kingfisher perched in the sun with a small crab it has caught in the rock pools.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend...
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  • Fernbird
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    Fernbird-2

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    A fernbird/matata briefly revealing itself before diving off to hide in the scrub again.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend...
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    Kingfisher At Sunrise-4

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    A beautiful NZ sacred kingfisher/kotare hunting in the rock pools on the New Plymouth foreshore at dawn on a cold winters day.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye...
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  • Fernbird
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    Fernbird-1

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    A fernbird (matata) being elusive, hiding in the scrub at the Pauatahanui wildlife reserve.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend...
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    Kingfisher At Sunrise-2

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    A kotare or NZ sacred kingfisher lit up by the warm tones of the early morning winter sun as it perches on a rock at the New Plymouth foreshore.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using...
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  • Kingfisher At The Rock Pools
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    Kingfisher In The Rock Pools-19

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    A kingfisher/kotare hunting in the rosk pools at West End beach just after sunrise.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend aluminium...
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  • Kingfisher On The Rocks
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    Kingfisher On The Rocks-9

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    A very colourful kingfisher/kotare on the foreshore rocks in New Plymouth. Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend aluminium prints...
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  • Fernbird
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    Fernbird-3

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    The ever elusive fernbird (matata) hiding in the scrub at the Pauatahanui wildlife reserve.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend...
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    Kingfisher On The Rocks-2

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    A New Zealand sacred kingfisher surveying the rock pools at New Plyouths west end beach just after sunrise. Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation...
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    Kingfisher In The Rockpools-6

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    Kotare/NZ sacred kingfisher flying low over the rocks at the New Plymouth foreshore.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend...
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    Kingfisher In The Rockpools-7

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    A New Zealand sacred kingfisher or kotare, hunting in the rock pools along the New Plymouth foreshore. Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We...
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    Kingfisher In The Rockpools-4

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    A New Zealand sacred kingfisher/kotare warming itself in the sun on a cold winter morning at New Plymouths West End beach.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye...
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  • Kingfisher On The Rocks
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    Kingfisher On The Rocks-8

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    Portrait image of a NZ sacred kingfisher, or kotare, at the West End beach rock pools, New Plymouth. Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We...
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    Kingfisher In The Rockpools-1

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    A stunning image of a kotare/NZ kingfisher on the foreshore rocks at New Plymouths West End beach during winter.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation...
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    Kingfisher In The Rockpools-2

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    A New Zealand sacred kingfisher/kotare searching for prey in the rock pools at New Plymouths West Ned beach on a cold winter morning.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the...
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    Kingfisher On A Rock-3

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    A NZ sacred kingfisher/kotare looking regal as it surveys its kingdom from its favourite rock at West End Beach New Plymouth.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye...
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    Kingfisher On A Rock-4

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    A majestic Kotare/NZ sacred kingfisher surveying the rock pools from its favourite rock at West End Beach.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process...
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    Kingfisher On Driftwood

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    A kotare or New Zealand sacred kingfisher watching the lagoon from a handy perch on some driftwood. Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We...
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  • Kingfisher On The Rocks
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    Kingfisher On The Rocks-1

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    A NZ sacred kingfisher/kotare studying the rock pools at New Plymouths West End beach from the end of an old sea wall. This shot was taken just after sunrise. Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on...
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    Kingfisher On The Rocks-5

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    A NZ sacred kingfisher/kotare standing on a mussel covered rock at the New Plymouth forshore. Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We...
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  • New Zealand kingfisher in flight
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    NZ Sacred Kingfisher-10

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    A NZ sacred kingfisher (kotare) returning to land on the fence after catching a beetle in the grass. This shot was taken from our driveway. I had a lucky morning where I saw four seperate kingfisher hunting along the fences. Framing & Mounting: This...
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    NZ Sacred Kingfisher-11

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    A NZ sacred kingfisher, or kotare, is fluffed up by the wind as it perches on a fence post on our driveway. The NZ kingfisher has adapted to a diverse range of habitats being able to feed on insects, lizards and even mice in the farmlands as well diving...
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    NZ Sacred Kingfisher-14

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    A female kingfisher (kotare) sitting on some driftwood at the Waiwhakaio river mouth in New Plymouth. This is a popular spot for kingfisher during Autumn and Winter when they tend to move to the coast in increasing numbers. Framing & Mounting: This...
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  • NZ Sacred Kingfisher Flying
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    NZ Sacred Kingfisher-15

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    A kotare or NZ sacred kingfisher flying low over the water at the Waiwhakaio river mouth. The NZ sacred kingfisher has adapted to a wide range of habitats from open farmland and gardens to streams and wetlands and coastal rock pools. They tend to move to...
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    NZ Sacred Kingfisher-16

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    A New Zealand sacred kingfisger/kotare hunches itself up on a piece of driftwood as it prearpes to launch off afer some prey. This shot was taken at the Waiwhakai river mouth in New Plymouth in late Autumn. Framing & Mounting: This image can be...
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    NZ Sacred Kingfisher-7

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    A NZ sacred kingfisher (kotare) perched on a fence post searching for prey on our neighbours property on Frankley Rd. We frequently see kingfisher hunting along the fence lines catching small lizards, insects and earthworms. Framing & Mounting: This...
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  • New Zealand Sacred Kingfisher On Driftwood
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    NZ Sacred Kingfisher-8

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    A New Zealand sacred kingfisher (kotare) perched on a log at the beach by the Waiwhakaio river mouth. During winter the kingfisher tend to migrate down to the coast line and I often see large numbers of them along the foreshore hunting amongst the rock...
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  • New Zealand kingfisher on fence
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    NZ Sacred Kingfisher-9

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    A NZ sacred kingfisher/kotare perched on the fence beside our drive. We frequently see kingfisher hunting for insects and worms along the fence lines during spring and summer. The morning I took this shot I saw four of them along the fence line beside...
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  • Kingfisher In The Garden
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    Kingfisher In The Garden

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    A kotare or NZ sacred kingfisher, perched on an old dead branch in our garden.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend aluminium...
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    Kingfisher In The Rockpools-5

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    A kotare or NZ sacred kingfisher sits silently on the rocks watching for movement in the rock pools. The kotare tend to congregate on the foreshore during winter hunting in the rock pools for small crabs, fish and shrimp.Framing & Mounting: This...
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