Tag Archives: Autumn

Tui Tucker

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

Part of the successful resurgence in the Tui population can be attributed to their preparedness to eat food that is not part of the native smorgasbord on offer. At the moment a neighbour’s spreading Protea tree (Proteas are South African … Continue reading →

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Slow, gentle autumn

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

Our incredible summer has given way to a slow, gentle and warm autumn with the occasional storm and chilly snap. No matter the calmness and mild temperatures because the light is decreasing noticeably now and the shortest day is only … Continue reading →

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A surprising sunset

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

As dusk began to come down and the predicted clouds began to roll in the sun and sky responded in some unusual displays. The last of sun was disappearing behind a hill as I went out into the gloomy garden. … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day afternoon on Plimmerton beach

Posted on May 12, 2013 by
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Autumn glow

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

I wandered about the garden on Sunday afternoon in temperatures reaching up to 20 C. It was hot and sunny with that lovely mellow light of autumn. I wanted to take photos of the native plants in the garden to … Continue reading →

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Some colours of Autumn

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

Autumn is evident even though rainfall is still low here and temperatures mild. Many of the deciduous trees in the garden have been dropping their leaves for weeks now due to the drought. If we get some chilly nights some … Continue reading →

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Rocks in the pool that is life

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

And then there is the day when the dry and the dying are present to you despite the blue sky, the beauty and the soothing sounds of water and birds. A day when you recall that the path ahead is … Continue reading →

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Rosehip goodness

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

Here are some of the rosehips that I photographed at the Pauatahanui Burial Ground last Friday. Something has been enjoying the goodness of this bunch of hips. The macro on the camera has focused on the path but you can … Continue reading →

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Is it spring?

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

The black swans on our local lake are parents to 6 fluffy, new cygnets. Despite winter beginning officially on June 1st, it looked like spring this morning as I walked on the lake path and spotted the new brood.

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No longer “in-waiting”

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Our Japanese maple tree is no longer “in- waiting” for the autumn switch. The clear, crisp nights around and since the Super moon this week have seen a dramatic colour change on most of the tree and today the leaves … Continue reading →

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