How to spot and approach birds

December 2013

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December 2013

A rifleman photographed in Nelson’s Awatere Valley. Photo: Matt Winter
Bird spotter and photographer Matt Winter’s top three tips for spying more birds this summer One of the wonderful aspects of back country travel is the encounters we have with birds. They always make for enjoyable ‘tangents’ which provide entertainment, wonder, knowledge and often inspire us. By learning how to find, locate and spot birds […]
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