Skye Wishart

Skye Wishart is a journalist with a passion for science writing. Her degree in biochemistry and plant genetics initially led her to work in marine research in the South Island; then, after a sojourn in science journal publishing, she turned to the written word. Skye has written news for New Zealand Geographic magazine since 2009, as well as features and communications for other magazines and corporate clients.

Skye grew up on a hill-country station outside Gisborne but is now based in Torbay, Auckland, with her husband and young family. She loves the great outdoors: hiking, surfing and ocean swimming.

Books by Skye Wishart

The Brilliance of Birds

Skye Wishart, Edin Whitehead

New Zealand birds like you've never seen them before.

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Which New Zealand bird are you?

Answer our questions below and come on a Birdventure with us, we'll tell you which bird you are - based on the books featured in The Brilliance of Birds!

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The Brilliance of Birds author Q&A

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!