Thread: Roadside wildlife

More rabbits....
I'm doing this for technical reasons, meaning how well do they display?



Just like anyone else I have a 48 inch 4k television, so I have put a collage together of rabbits to see how well they look.
I suppose the bigger the tv the more rabbits you can squeeze in and see them clearly.

A NZ Whistling tree frog found in the....wait for it..





Behind the cistern of the Ross (west coast) public toilets

we released him close to some vegetation. Hopefully he doesn't feel the need to use a shitter of human proportions again

Originally Posted by XR500

A NZ Whistling tree frog found in the....wait for it..

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Behind the cistern of the Ross (west coast) public toilets

we released him close to some vegetation. Hopefully he doesn't feel the need to use a shitter of human proportions again

I've kept these as pets before and the size of their turds in terms of turd/body size ratio would put the sturdiest leavings from a solid NZ hunter to shame...

From a trip to Canada and Alaska a few years ago

Originally Posted by XR500

A NZ Whistling tree frog found in the....wait for it..

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Behind the cistern of the Ross (west coast) public toilets

we released him close to some vegetation. Hopefully he doesn't feel the need to use a shitter of human proportions again

sorry chaps they are actually an aussie import
The southern brown tree frog (sometimes referred to as the whistling tree frog) is a small brown frog, being the smallest of the three Australian frog species which have become naturalised in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Originally hailing from South-eastern Australia, and Tasmania, it was deliberately introduced to Greymouth in 1875 by Mr W. Perkins,

Pic of My roadside bunny , ready for bacon wrap and 35 mins at 160 deg c

A couple more

More road side red deer photos take recently.....



Another convenient red deer posing for the camera.





More red deer.....





And more red deer.....

Be interesting to know what part of the country has the most road side deer on it.

Some rural folks must see heaps of them out there.

Anyone out there got any road side deer secret hot spots out there willing to share

I wouldn't mind betting that Stewart Is has more deer on our small network of roads than many others. Whitetail deer of course. 16 on one drive about.

any of the inland roads between Wanganui and Waitotara valley road fallow everywhere

New Zealand pheasants having a meal on the side of the road.





Having a play around in ChatGPT..... with these photos above.
Has anyone else used ChatGPT for this type of thing..... any tips?

Here is the wording that ChatGPT spat out / supplied....

Ring-necked pheasants (Phasianus colchicus) are a common sight in New Zealand, where they were introduced in the mid-19th century for hunting and sport. These birds have adapted well to the environment, thriving in farmland, grasslands, and roadside areas, as shown in your image. Their striking plumage, particularly in males, makes them easy to identify, with vibrant colors like iridescent green, blue, and red, complemented by a white neck ring.

Although they are not native, pheasants have become an integral part of New Zealand’s rural landscapes, often spotted feeding on seeds, grains, and insects. However, they are primarily appreciated by hunters and bird watchers alike.

Some springtime summertime deer photos taken on the side of the road recently..... a common occurrence?



Obviously, a couple of red deer stags enjoying springtime growth.



Again obviously, one of the stags in "grass springtime heaven"



Just another roadside deer

big ?crossbred/red??? Hind at 09:00.

Originally Posted by video hunter

New Zealand pheasants having a meal on the side of the road.

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Having a play around in ChatGPT..... with these photos above.
Has anyone else used ChatGPT for this type of thing..... any tips?

Here is the wording that ChatGPT spat out / supplied....

Ring-necked pheasants (Phasianus colchicus) are a common sight in New Zealand, where they were introduced in the mid-19th century for hunting and sport. These birds have adapted well to the environment, thriving in farmland, grasslands, and roadside areas, as shown in your image. Their striking plumage, particularly in males, makes them easy to identify, with vibrant colors like iridescent green, blue, and red, complemented by a white neck ring.

Although they are not native, pheasants have become an integral part of New Zealand’s rural landscapes, often spotted feeding on seeds, grains, and insects. However, they are primarily appreciated by hunters and bird watchers alike.

Don't know about ChatGPT but those Pheasants are pot ready as soon as we get some frosts and they look mighty tasty to me.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

Attachment 267348 big ?crossbred/red??? Hind at 09:00.

That paddock looks familiar