Tag Archives: birds

Magical Monday Afternoon

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

My suspicions were that we had a Bellbird back in the neighbourhood. The Bellbird or Korimako (such a beautiful Maori name for this bird) has the most delightful song but the clever Tuis can mimic it so a sighting is … Continue reading →

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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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Catch me! Catch me!……if you can!

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

I am persisting in my attempts to achieve a great shot of the fantails (Piwakawaka) who are constantly visiting the garden at the moment. They are playful, cheeky, wee birds who can fly temptingly close to humans at times. They … Continue reading →

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A need for stillness and peace

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

April was always going to be a busy month. Easter happened with family gatherings and then 4 birthday parties were on the schedule. Lots of happy, busy occasions. Life, however, added in some very challenging times with worries, tests, appointments … Continue reading →

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At last!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

I have been on the hunt to capture a photo of two of our delightful, but oh so fast moving, pretty fantails or Piwakawaka. I do not have the perfect shot but here are some “almost got you”. And two … Continue reading →

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Riroriro in my garden

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

My luck was in today later in the afternoon. I had had my camera “at the ready” in attempt to capture a photo of our friendly fantail. He, however, had different ideas and flirted with me as he flitted and … Continue reading →

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I counted 6!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

With the help of my sharp-eyed companions I spotted 6 Keruru at the Otari Bush Reserve yesterday. The Karaka and Tawa tree berries are abundant at the moment so the birds have plenty to feast on. Two of the birds … Continue reading →

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Counting Keruru

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

Here is a link to a website for counting Keruru. Look at this stunning photo that someone snapped!

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A gaggle of geese

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

As I walked down the lakeside path look who is here. One head popped up from a snooze and by the time I took the photo another eye was upon me too. I walked very slowly and quietly towards the … Continue reading →

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A stroll along Wellington’s waterfront.

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Yesterday dawned hot and sunny again! We had a mid afternoon pick up from the airport to do so we packed a picnic lunch and headed to Oriental Bay. As it turned out we joined many thousands of others who … Continue reading →

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