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Pied Shag. (Phalacrocorax varius)

Pied Shag. (Phalacrocorax varius)

Phalacrocoracidae is a family of some 40 species of aquatic birds commonly known as cormorants and shags. Several different classifications of the family have been proposed recently, and the number of genera is disputed.

Saddleback.(Philesturnus carunculatus), Bernard Spragg Photo

Saddleback.(Philesturnus carunculatus), Bernard Spragg Photo

A native bird of New Zealand..A medium-sized black songbird with a chestnut-coloured saddle across the back, fleshy reddish-orange wattles at the base of the bill, and a pointed black bill. Juveniles have choco... More

Oudemansiella Australis (6), Bernard Spragg Photo
Amanita sp, Bernard Spragg Photo

Amanita sp, Bernard Spragg Photo

The genus Amanita contains about 600 species of agarics including some of the most toxic known mushrooms found worldwide, as well as some well-regarded edible species. This genus is responsible for approximatel... More

Keas., Bernard Spragg Photo. Bernard Spragg photography

Keas., Bernard Spragg Photo. Bernard Spragg photography

The kea Nestor notabilis) is a large species of parrot of the superfamily Strigopoidea found in forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand. About 48 cm (19 in) long, it is mostly olive-gree... More

Shoveler Duck NZ, Bernard Spragg Photo

Shoveler Duck NZ, Bernard Spragg Photo

The Australasian shoveler (Anas rhynchotis) is a species of dabbling duck in the genus Anas. It ranges from 46–53 cm. It lives in heavily vegetated swamps. In Australia it is protected under the National Parks ... More

Clathrus archeri., Bernard Spragg Photo

Clathrus archeri., Bernard Spragg Photo

Clathrus archeri, commonly known as octopus stinkhorn, or devil's fingers, is a fungus indigenous to Australia, including Tasmania, and New Zealand, and an introduced species in Europe, North America and Asia.

Laughing Jim (Gymnopilus junonius)

Laughing Jim (Gymnopilus junonius)

Gymnopilus junonius is a species of mushroom in the family Cortinariaceae. Commonly known as Laughing Gym, Laughing Cap, Laughing Jim, or the Spectacular Rustgill, this large orange mushroom is typically found ... More

Paradise shelduck. (Tadorna variegata)

Paradise shelduck. (Tadorna variegata)

Female has white head..The paradise shelduck is a large goose-like duck endemic to New Zealand. It is a shelduck, a group of large goose-like birds which are part of the bird family Anatidae. The genus name Tad... More

Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis), Bernard Spragg Photo

Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis), Bernard Spragg Photo

Silvereyes .. were self introduced in the 1800s and now have a wide distribution throughout New Zealand. They have made the forest their home and are now among the most common bird in suburbia too. .The silvere... More

Fairy Inkcap – Coprinus disseminatus.

Fairy Inkcap – Coprinus disseminatus.

Identification: Cap width 0.5 to 1.5cm. Stem height 1.5 to 4cm. A tiny species which grow in large troops producing bell-like caps. These caps are whitish and deeply pleated when young. As they age the flesh be... More

Leratiomyces., Bernard Spragg Photo

Leratiomyces., Bernard Spragg Photo

Common name: Redlead Roundhead..Leratiomyces ceres is a poisonous, saprobic mushroom which has a bright red to orange cap and dark purple-brown spore deposit. It is a landscaping "import" usually found growing ... More

Pholiota subflammans., Bernard Spragg Photo

Pholiota subflammans., Bernard Spragg Photo

Common name: None.Found: Native forest.Substrate: Wood.Spore: BrownHeight: 70 mm.Width: 30 mm.Season: Autumn.Edible: No

The white-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae)

The white-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae)

The white-faced heron is New Zealand's most common heron, despite being a relatively new arrival to this country. It is a tall, elegant, blue-grey bird that can be seen stalking its prey in almost any aquatic h... More

White faced Heron.(Egretta novaehollandiae)

White faced Heron.(Egretta novaehollandiae)

The white-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) also known as the white-fronted heron,[2] and incorrectly as the grey heron,[3] or blue crane,[2] is a common bird throughout most of Australasia, including New G... More

Gymnopilus junonius, Bernard Spragg Photo

Gymnopilus junonius, Bernard Spragg Photo

Gymnopilus junonius is a species of mushroom in the family Cortinariaceae. Commonly known as Laughing Gym, Laughing Cap, Laughing Jim, or the Spectacular Rustgill, this large orange mushroom is typically found ... More

The New Zealand fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa)

The New Zealand fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa)

The fantail is one of New Zealand’s best known birds, with its distinctive fanned tail and loud song, and particularly because it often approaches within a metre or two of people. Its wide distribution and habi... More

Redlead Roundhead, Bernard Spragg Photo

Redlead Roundhead, Bernard Spragg Photo

Leratiomyces ceres,commonly known as the Redlead Roundhead, is mushroom which has a bright red to orange cap and dark purple-brown spore deposit. It is usually found growing gregariously on wood chips and is on... More

Hypholoma brunneum., Bernard Spragg Photo

Hypholoma brunneum., Bernard Spragg Photo

Grows on wood in small clusters during autumn - winter.Common name: None.Found: Native forest.Substrate: Found on wood in small groups or singly.Spore: BrownHeight: 60 mm.Width: 40 mm.Season: Early autumn to wi... More

Gymnopilus junonius,, Bernard Spragg Photo

Gymnopilus junonius,, Bernard Spragg Photo

This impressive mushroom is found growing in dense clusters on stumps and logs of both hardwoods and conifers--and a number of associated species names are found growing in a dense cluster, as well. These speci... More

New Zealand Dotterel., Bernard Spragg Photo

New Zealand Dotterel., Bernard Spragg Photo

The New Zealand dotterel is a familiar bird of sandy east coast beaches in the northern North Island, but is sparsely distributed around much of the rest of the country. There are two widely separated subspecie... More

Leratiomyces ceres (Redlead Roundhead)

Leratiomyces ceres (Redlead Roundhead)

Redlead roundhead is an attractive fungus easily recognised by its orange, slimy cap and dark gills. It can be found growing in large clusters on woodchip mulch.

Nidula candida (woolly birdsnest fungi).

Nidula candida (woolly birdsnest fungi).

Birdsnest Fungi.These are very specialised for the dispersal of their spores..Nidula candida (woolly birdsnest fungi).They are very small cup-like structures which look like a tiny bird's nest covered by a thin... More

Sulphur Tuft - Hypholoma fasciculare.

Sulphur Tuft - Hypholoma fasciculare.

Hypholoma fasciculare, commonly known as the sulphur tuft, sulfur tuft or clustered woodlover, is a common woodland mushroom, often in evidence when hardly any other mushrooms are to be found. This saprophagic ... More

Pelican at Sunset., Bernard Spragg Photo

Pelican at Sunset., Bernard Spragg Photo

Pelicans are found on many of the world's coastlines and also along lakes and rivers. They are social birds and typically travel in flocks, often strung out in a line. They also breed in groups called colonies,... More

Gymnopilus., Bernard Spragg Photo

Gymnopilus., Bernard Spragg Photo

Gymnopilus....Gymnopilus is a genus of gilled mushrooms within the fungal family Strophariaceae containing about 200 rusty-orange spored mushroom species formerly divided among Pholiota and the defunct genus Flammula.

Orange pore fungus (Favolaschia calocera, Marasmiaceae)

Orange pore fungus (Favolaschia calocera, Marasmiaceae)

This little fungus is very bright orange in colour. It is fan shaped like a ping pong bat, with a short stem (up to 20 mm long), attached to the side of the cap and to logs or dead branches. Instead of gills it... More

Southern New Zealand Fur Seal.. Bernard Spragg photography

Southern New Zealand Fur Seal.. Bernard Spragg photography

New Zealand fur seal/kekeno.Population: about 200,000, half of which are in Australia..Threat status: least concern (population trend: increasing)..Found on: rocky shores throughout mainland New Zealand, the Ch... More

Monarch Butterfly.(Danaus plexippus)

Monarch Butterfly.(Danaus plexippus)

The Monarch is a common poisonous butterfly that eats poisonous milkweed in its larval stage and lays its eggs on the milkweed plant. Monarchs have a wingspan of 3 3/8 - 4 7/8 inches (8.6 - 12.4 cm)..Butterflie... More

Variable oystercatcher NZ, Bernard Spragg Photo

Variable oystercatcher NZ, Bernard Spragg Photo

The variable oystercatcher (Haematopus unicolor, torea or toreapango) is found on rocky and sandy beaches. It is rare – there were around 3,500 birds in 1994, and they are found only in New Zealand...Also known... More

Gymnopilus, Bernard Spragg Photo

Gymnopilus, Bernard Spragg Photo

This impressive mushroom is found growing in dense clusters on stumps and logs of both hardwoods and conifers--and a number of associated species names are found growing in a dense cluster, as well. These speci... More

Bolete, Bernard Spragg Photo. Bernard Spragg photography

Bolete, Bernard Spragg Photo. Bernard Spragg photography

A bolete is a type of fungal fruiting body characterized by the presence of a pileus that is clearly differentiated from the stipe, with a spongy surface of pores (rather than gills) on the underside of the pil... More

Artomyces turgidus., Bernard Spragg Photo

Artomyces turgidus., Bernard Spragg Photo

Grows on well rotted wood in groups. Coral-like in form often running down the length of wood. Has a much tighter upright form compared to the other similar species. .Common name: None.Found: Native Forest.Subs... More

Oudemansiella Australis, Bernard Spragg Photo

Oudemansiella Australis, Bernard Spragg Photo

Oudemansiella australis is a species of gilled mushroom in the Physalacriaceae family. It is found in Australasia, where it grows on rotting wood. It produces fruit bodies that are white, with caps up to 5.5 cm... More

Weka, or woodhen NZ.(Gallirallus australis)

Weka, or woodhen NZ.(Gallirallus australis)

Wekas, or woodhens, are members of the rail family which are mainly aquatic birds, all capable of swimming well. Apart from the Pukeko and Weka, rails are secretive birds, usually found skulking in freshwater s... More

Gymnopilus spectabilis., Bernard Spragg Photo

Gymnopilus spectabilis., Bernard Spragg Photo

Gymnopilus junonius is a species of mushroom in the family Cortinariaceae. Commonly known as laughing gym, laughing Jim, or the spectacular rustgill, this large orange mushroom is typically found growing on tre... More

Hypholoma fasciculare., Bernard Spragg Photo

Hypholoma fasciculare., Bernard Spragg Photo

Hypholoma fasciculare, commonly known as the sulphur tuft, sulfur tuft or clustered woodlover, is a common woodland mushroom, often in evidence when hardly any other mushrooms are to be found. This saprophagic ... More

Freshwater Turtle, Bernard Spragg Photo

Freshwater Turtle, Bernard Spragg Photo

Tortoises and turtles are among the oldest of all living reptiles and have evolved little in the 200 million years they have lived on Earth.

White rhinoceros, Bernard Spragg Photo

White rhinoceros, Bernard Spragg Photo

The white rhinoceros or square-lipped rhinoceros is the largest and most numerous species of rhinoceros that exists. It has a wide mouth used for grazing and is the most social of all rhino species

New Zealand Bush Robin. Bernard Spragg photography

New Zealand Bush Robin. Bernard Spragg photography

New Zealand robins and tomtits resemble British robins, but the two groups are not closely related. The New Zealand species belong to the Australian–New Guinean family Petroicidae...Robins and tomtits have larg... More

New Zealand Bush Robin. (Philesturnus carunculatus)

New Zealand Bush Robin. (Philesturnus carunculatus)

New Zealand robins and tomtits resemble British robins, but the two groups are not closely related. The New Zealand species belong to the Australian–New Guinean family Petroicidae...Robins and tomtits have larg... More

Gymnopilus, Bernard Spragg Photo

Gymnopilus, Bernard Spragg Photo

Gymnopilus is a genus of gilled mushrooms within the fungal family Strophariaceae containing about 200 rusty-orange spored mushroom species formerly divided among Pholiota and the defunct genus Flammula.

Coprinopsis sp, Bernard Spragg Photo

Coprinopsis sp, Bernard Spragg Photo

Common name: Ink Caps.Found: Native bush.Substrate: Buried Wood.Spore: BlackHeight: 100 mm.Width: 40 mm.Season: Spring.Edible: No

Coprinus., Bernard Spragg Photo

Coprinus., Bernard Spragg Photo

Coprinus is a small genus of mushroom-forming fungi consisting of Coprinus comatus and several of its close relatives.

Sperm Whale., Bernard Spragg Photo

Sperm Whale., Bernard Spragg Photo

The sperm whale's unique body is unlikely to be confused with any other species. The sperm whale's distinctive shape comes from its very large, block-shaped head, which can be one-quarter to one-third of the an... More

Clathrus archeri.Devils fingers., Bernard Spragg Photo

Clathrus archeri.Devils fingers., Bernard Spragg Photo

When it come to creepy looking plants, Clathrus archeri has creeps to spare. Commonly known as Devils Fingers (or the rather less scary name of Octopus Stinkhorn), it is a native to Australia and Tasmania, alth... More

Mycena., Bernard Spragg Photo. Bernard Spragg photography

Mycena., Bernard Spragg Photo. Bernard Spragg photography

Mycena is a large genus of small saprotrophic mushrooms that are rarely more than a few centimeters in width. They are characterized by a white spore print, a small conical or bell-shaped cap, and a thin fragile stem.

Shaggy Parasol. (Chlorophyllum rhacodes)

Shaggy Parasol. (Chlorophyllum rhacodes)

The shaggy parasol is a large and conspicuous agaric, with thick brown scales and protuberances on its fleshy white cap. The gills and spore print are both white in colour. Its stipe is slender, but bulbous at ... More

Gymnopilus junonius., Bernard Spragg Photo

Gymnopilus junonius., Bernard Spragg Photo

Gymnopilus junonius is a large and colourful wood-rotting species that occurs in small groups at the bases of dead broad-leaf trees and occasionally conifers from spring through to early winter. When seen in fu... More

Hypholoma brunneum., Bernard Spragg Photo

Hypholoma brunneum., Bernard Spragg Photo

Hypholoma brunneum (Strophariaceae) is a species known from Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, and Argentina, which grows on wood in small clusters.

Pied Shag NZ. (Phalacrocorax varius)

Pied Shag NZ. (Phalacrocorax varius)

This large black-and-white shag is often seen individually or in small groups roosting on rocky headlands, trees or artificial structures. In regions where it occurs it can usually be readily seen about harbour... More

Goanna. Australia., Bernard Spragg Photo

Goanna. Australia., Bernard Spragg Photo

Goannas or monitor lizards are a common sight in Australia...There are over 20 different species, adapted to different habitats, and interestingly they all look very similair...But there is a big difference in ... More

Basket Fungi., Bernard Spragg Photo

Basket Fungi., Bernard Spragg Photo

Ileodictyon cibarium is a saprobic species of fungus in the family Phallaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it commonly known as the basket fungus or the white basket fungus, alluding to the fruiting bod... More

Gymnopilus junonius, Bernard Spragg Photo

Gymnopilus junonius, Bernard Spragg Photo

Gymnopilus junonius is a species of mushroom in the family Cortinariaceae. Commonly known as laughing gym, laughing Jim, or the spectacular rustgill, this large orange mushroom is typically found growing on tre... More

Gymnopilus junonius. Rustgill Mushroom

Gymnopilus junonius. Rustgill Mushroom

Gymnopilus junonius is a species of mushroom in the family Cortinariaceae. Commonly known as laughing gym, laughing Jim, or the spectacular rustgill, this large orange mushroom is typically found growing on tre... More

Worlds only Alpine Parrot. Kea NZ.

Worlds only Alpine Parrot. Kea NZ.

The kea is an unusual parrot. It is the only truly alpine parrot in the world, and gained early notoriety among settler farmers for attacks on their sheep. Innately curious, kea are attracted to people wherever... More

Boletus  Suillus grevillei., Bernard Spragg Photo

Boletus Suillus grevillei., Bernard Spragg Photo

Boletes..Boletus, Leccinum, Suillus..If there is a universally popular wild mushroom, it may be Boletus edulis. The French refer to them affectionately as cèpes, the Germans glorify them as Steinpilz, and the I... More

Hypholoma brunneum., Bernard Spragg Photo

Hypholoma brunneum., Bernard Spragg Photo

Grows on wood in small clusters during autumn - winter .Common name: None.Found: Native forest.Substrate: Found on wood in small groups or singly.Spore: BrownHeight: 60 mm.Width: 40 mm.Season: Early autumn to w... More

Yellow fairy cups or lemon discos.

Yellow fairy cups or lemon discos.

Bisporella citrina, commonly known as yellow fairy cups or lemon discos, is a species of fungus in the family Helotiaceae. The fungus produces tiny yellow cups up to 3 mm (0.12 in) in diameter, often without st... More

Orange Bracket Fungi., Bernard Spragg Photo

Orange Bracket Fungi., Bernard Spragg Photo

Pycnoporus coccineus (Orange Bracket).Kingdom: Fungi.Phylum: Basidiomycota.Class: Agaricomycetes.Order: Polyporales.Family: Polyporaceae.Genus: Polyporus.Scientific name: Pycnoporus coccineus.Common Name: Orang... More

Coprinellus, Bernard Spragg Photo

Coprinellus, Bernard Spragg Photo

Coprinellus is a genus of mushrooms in the family Psathyrellaceae. The genus was first described by Petter Karsten in 1879.

Crepidotus versutus, Bernard Spragg Photo

Crepidotus versutus, Bernard Spragg Photo

Crepidotus versutus .Crepidotus versutus, commonly known as the evasive agaric, is a species of fungi in the family Crepidotaceae. It is saprobic on wood, like other Crepidotus species, but it can also decompos... More

Oudemansiella austrororida., Bernard Spragg Photo

Oudemansiella austrororida., Bernard Spragg Photo

Common name: None.Found: Mixed Forest.Substrate: Wood.Spore: WhiteHeight: 40 - 80 mm.Width: 20 mm.Season: After rain.Edible: No

Armillaria novae-zelandiae., Bernard Spragg Photo

Armillaria novae-zelandiae., Bernard Spragg Photo

Has a cap which is slimy when fresh. .Common name: Honey Mushroom.Found: Native and introduced hardwoods and softwoods.Substrate: Wood.Spore: WhiteHeight: 100 mm.Width: 60 mm.Season: Autumn.Edible: Unknown

Hypholoma. sp, Bernard Spragg Photo

Hypholoma. sp, Bernard Spragg Photo

These fungi are found on stumps and fallen logs. It can be seen as a cluster of red brown mushrooms growing from the soil but they will be growning on buried wood. The cap is from 20 - 70mm. Initially it is ca... More

Hypholoma fasciculare., Bernard Spragg Photo

Hypholoma fasciculare., Bernard Spragg Photo

This widely distributed mushroom is fairly common, and is often found fruiting in large, striking clusters on the wood of conifers or hardwoods. When fresh, the clustered caps are bright yellow to greenish yell... More

Pukeko. (Porphyrio porphyrio)., Bernard Spragg Photo

Pukeko. (Porphyrio porphyrio)., Bernard Spragg Photo

Also known as the swamp hen, this is the most commonly encountered of the five living species of the rail family native to New Zealand, the others being the closely related takahe or Notornis, weka, banded rail... More

Squirrel, Bernard Spragg Photo. Bernard Spragg photography

Squirrel, Bernard Spragg Photo. Bernard Spragg photography

Squirrels belong to a large family of small or medium-sized rodents called the Sciuridae. The family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots (including woodchucks), flying squirrels, and p... More

Hypholoma australe., Bernard Spragg Photo

Hypholoma australe., Bernard Spragg Photo

These fungi are found on stumps and fallen logs. It can be seen as a cluster of red brown mushrooms growing from the soil but they will be growning on buried wood. The cap is from 20 - 70mm. Initially it is ca... More

Paradise shelduck young., Bernard Spragg Photo

Paradise shelduck young., Bernard Spragg Photo

The paradise shelduck is a colourful, conspicuous and noisy waterfowl that could be mistaken for a small goose. It has undergone a remarkable increase in population and distribution since about 1990, including ... More

Gymnopilus spectabilis., Bernard Spragg Photo

Gymnopilus spectabilis., Bernard Spragg Photo

Gymnopilus junonius is a species of mushroom in the family Cortinariaceae. Commonly known as laughing gym, laughing Jim, or the spectacular rustgill, this large orange mushroom is typically found growing on tre... More

Amanita muscaria (2), Bernard Spragg Photo

Amanita muscaria (2), Bernard Spragg Photo

Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the fly agaric or fly amanita, is a poisonous and psychoactive basidiomycete fungus, one of many in the genus Amanita

Bush Robin. (Petroica australis)

Bush Robin. (Petroica australis)

New Zealand robins and tomtits resemble British robins, but the two groups are not closely related. The New Zealand species belong to the Australian–New Guinean family Petroicidae...Robins and tomtits have larg... More

Orange peel fungi. (Aleuria aurantia)

Orange peel fungi. (Aleuria aurantia)

The orange peel fungus (Aleuria aurantia) is a widespread ascomycete fungus in the order Pezizales. The brilliant orange, cup-shaped ascocarps often resemble orange peels strewn on the ground, giving this speci... More

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