Rob Suisted Knihy

"A land shaped by ice, fire, earthquake, weather and wave action was never going to lack dramatic landmarks, but New Zealand seems to own them in endless number, from coastal rock arches and mountain peaks to glaciers and colossal trees. We humans have left our own mark upon the terrain, too: triumphs of engineering, civic monuments ... even giant fish and vegetables appear in our small towns to add a touch of whimsy to Nature's grand plan. ..."--Back cover

New Zealand's long physical isolation, during which its native flowering plants have evolved together with its pollinating birds and insects, has created a flora like no other. Lowland rainforest understoreys drip with epiphytic orchids, while canopies blaze with colourful and fragrant blossom. Extreme conditions in the alpine zone have led to plants of unusual shape, size and habit, while wetlands are home to their own damp-loving specialists. Rob Suisted's exquisite photographs show a world of brilliance and beauty that belies the commonly held notion that New Zealand is a land of green.Rob Suisted is a well-known photographer and conservationist who combines his passion for wildlife and exceptional wilderness scenery with a successful photographic library. He has produced nine books for New Holland, including the award-winning Majestic New Zealand.Matt Turner is a writer and editor with a passion for natural history and the environment. He has written books on a diverse range of subjects from elephants to earth sciences.

New Zealand boasts exceptional species of birds; a quarter of the birdlife lives nowhere else on the planet. With the concerted focus on bird recovery, through sanctuaries, the Department of Conservation and volunteer groups, native birds are abundant, and those struggling species are continually growing in population. Rob Suisted has captured these beautiful birds in remarkable, vibrant photographs, with individual portraits and habitat shots. The four main habitats - forest, wetlands, sea and coast, and open country are introduced by Alison Dench's thoroughly researched text. Extended captions accompany each photograph. This attractive, colourful book is a wonderful expression of New Zealand's most interesting birdlife.