Weaving a thread between the natural world and ourselves is one of the most rewarding facets of photography. So when we come across rare fauna or discover an untamed location, it is no surprise to feel over the moon and want others to experience the same.
Birds are among the most photographed animals in the world. Hence, when a species of interest is spotted (as it was with a Painted Bunting in NYC and a white Tui in New Zealand), a large number of shutters are bound to click. And although sightings have long been a talking point between enthusiasts, technological developments have made the disclosing of information much more instantaneous and widespread with social media dynamics induces people to hash-tag and geotag to snag more likes and followers.
