Okareka update
Lake Okareka is one of my favourite local bird photography destinations. It is a short drive up the road and I can be there photographing within minutes of leaving home.…
Okareka revisited
It's been a while since I visited Lake Okareka. I've fallen into the trap of not going because it's too easy so I wait until things seem perfect and put…
Another Okareka afternoon
The Spring switch was definitely flicked this week with warm days and intense light welcoming the changing season. After work on Wednesday a quick trip up the road to Lake…
Okareka birds – again!
Another lovely clear winter day gave perfect conditions for the light I love at Lake Okareka this evening. Huge flocks of Canada Geese and some Black Swans co-operated to give…
Autumn birds at Lake Okareka
After the run of South Africa posts so far this year, I am going to briefly break the series and share some images from my favourite local spot. Lake Okareka…
Lake Okareka – Tuis feeding in the Flax
Our first trip of the New Year to Lake Okareka brought a profusion of birds with large rafts of moulting Canada Geese, Paradise Ducks and the usual Stilts, Dabchicks, Coots…
Bird Photography – Lake Okareka
Lake Okareka is one of my favourite local bird photography venues. It is very convenient being just a few minutes from home but is also quite versatile with a number…
Bad Light on Boxing Day
Waterlilies After a rainy Christmas Day, Boxing Day dawned sunny and bright prompting a middle of the day walk at Lake Okareka. Conditions didn't look encouraging for photography but there…