Adorable Rare White Tauhou Caught On Camera By Eagle-Eyed Photographer

One might assume that pandemic lockdowns would put a damper on the adventures of wildlife photographers, but Holly Neill proved that you can spot an incredible sight without travelling far from home. Of course, it doesn't hurt that she lives in New Zealand, which is well-known for its unique and wonderful wildlife.

"Kia ora! Today I had one of the most exciting native bird encounters I've ever had, and thankfully I had my camera on me! With the whole country in a lockdown because of COVID-19, I've been going for short early morning walks around the block each day and have treating them as my 'commute' to work, which is now in my lounge." – explained Holly Neill on his website. "Last week, I spotted what I thought was a leucistic tauhou (waxeye) from a distance, but I didn't have my camera on me so I couldn't be 100% sure. I did wonder for a moment if it was a rogue canary, trying to assimilate with wild native birds which would have been a bold move. Since that first sighting, I've been carrying my camera on each walk just in case I spot that gloriously rare bird again. Today, I got super lucky!"