Edin Whitehead

Edin Whitehead is a seabird scientist and conservation photographer based in Aotearoa New Zealand. Her research on the behaviour and physiology of shearwaters and petrels focuses on their ability to adapt to a changing climate. Mixing science and photography, research and conservation work have taken her on adventures throughout Aotearoa, including the remote offshore island groups. She is a multi award-winning photographer, and uses visual storytelling to advocate for wildlife and wild places.

For the journeys that created the photographs she takes, see her blog at www.edinz.com.

Books by Edin Whitehead

The Brilliance of Birds

Skye Wishart, Edin Whitehead

New classy paperback edition of the earlier successful hardcover book, showing New Zealand birds as you've never seen them before.

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Wondrous and wild, The Brilliance of Birds gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of some of New Zealand’s feathered friends. We the extraordinary minds behind this beautiful book Skye Wishart and Edin Whitehead all about this New Zealand Birdventure!

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