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.

Zealandia has already said the native birds in their sanctuary are becoming more curious during the lockdown. Fantails have been spotted playing in the city's abandoned Lambton Quay, and Zealandia rangers spotted a kārearea (New Zealand falcon) unusually hunting near the sanctuary's entrance. Zealandia conservation manager Dr Danielle Shanahan said Neill's bird was a "very rare sighting". "What a beautiful bird … I have never been lucky enough to see one and certainly have never heard reports of them at Zealandia."