It's hard to take photos of Tīrairaka | New Zealand fantails — they flit and flutter so fast.

Photos often end up like this.

A blurry blob of a bird with blurry fast moving wings and tail.

But occasionally you might get lucky.

Fantail on flax with tail fanned out.

They're so cute with their white eyebrows and necklace. They're friendly too. One of my favourites!

Fantail on flax.