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Energy fields
I was at a friend’s place getting ready to leave yesterday when the big southerly blew in, bringing with it a dramatic thunderstorm. Standing on her doorstep watching the sleety hail pelt down I was about to make a dash … Continue reading
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Tagged awe, energy fields, joy, nature, photography, Pukaha, Redwood trees, spirituality, trees
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Dripping gold
The native Kowhai trees are in full bloom in my neighbourhood at the moment. The shape and colour of the flowers give the appearance of dripping gold. Our native bird, the Tui feast on the nectar in these beautiful drop- … Continue reading
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Tagged awe, Beauty, Kowhai trees, nature, photography, spring, Tui
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Kaka Circus!
“Kaka Circus 3pm” announced the brochure about Pukaha, Mt Bruce Wildlife Centre. I had first encountered Kaka in the wild on Kapiti Island, another Wildlife sanctuary. Kaka are inquisitive, bold, birds, full of antics and tricks. So I was very … Continue reading
Blossom from the bud
On August 30th, approximately 10 days ago I posted this Today the Magnolia blossom is flowering fully…..enjoy!
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Tagged awe, garden, inspiration, joy, magnolia, nature, photography, spring
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Cool Kokako
I am particularly fond of our native North Island Kokako and its beautiful fluting song. Here is the brief information that our Department of Conservation provides about the Kokako on its website: “North Island kōkako The kōkako belongs to the … Continue reading
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Tagged awe, birds, gratitude, holiday, joy, Kokako, native bush, nature, photography
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Being with the wildlife
On our recent short holiday, which now feels as if it happened a long time ago, one of the highlights for me was a visit to Pukaha, Mt Bruce. This is a wildlife centre for threatened species on the state … Continue reading
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Tagged awe, birds, holiday, joy, nature, photography, Pukaha, trees, wildlife
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Feeding the birds
A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. Chinese Proverb Today winter has really struck with gale force, bitterly cold south easterlies and driving rain showers. Over the past few weeks … Continue reading
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Tagged apples, awe, feeding, kindness, Kowhai tree, native birds, nature, New Zealand, photos, quote, Silvereye, waxeye, Winter
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Our sense of belonging
Since I became a grandmother recently I have been thinking a lot about why all members of the baby’s extended family have spent a lot of time gazing at old and new photos. The new photos are of the baby … Continue reading
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Tagged adapting, awe, baby, belonging, connection, family history, family roles, life altering, photos, security, self discovery
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A welcome return
Our Tui is back. I like to think of him (or is it a her?) as “our” tui because for the last few years he returns in the autumn and does not leave the area until summer time when I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged awe, delight, dreams, joy, native birds, nature, sustainability, Tuis, wildlife sanctuaries
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Rimus, reflection and restoration
Recently on another blog the question was asked: ” Where is your favourite bush walk?” Here in New Zealand that means native bush. My favourite place to walk in the bush is in Otari bush in Wellington. My parents took … Continue reading
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Tagged awe, delight, joy, memories, native birds, native bush, nature, reflection, relaxation, restoration, Rimu trees, small things, sustainability, walking, wildlife sanctuaries
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