Friday Photo: 8 April

And today, a bird introduced into NZ, the California Quail. This has the distinct colours of the male.

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The trick here is to get very low and close to the ground so as not to startle the bird. You also get a better angle of view than shooting down onto the bird.

We’ve got a glorious day in Auckland, so I’m knocking back coffee and wistfully looking at the forgone photography opportunities.