The little point and shoot camera has minimal zoom capacity but very little was needed today as first this Kea and then this Keruru obliged by coming very close to me. An absolute thrill to experience on a hot summer’s day.
Kea or NZ Native Parrot at Nga Manu sanctuary, Waikane
Keruru or NZ Wood Pigeon at Nga Manu Sanctuary, Waikane
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The kereru is such a handsome bird, and you have captured it perfectly.
Thank you Juliet. It flew on to a hand rail less than a metre from where I was sitting in the aviary today. More importantly it did not fly away until I had the image. It was such a thrill. It was a large, well fed Keruru.
How beautiful are they! The kereru looks as though it is covered in the finest silk.
They are magnificent and this one was quite happy to rest so close to us. When they move and fly they sound as if they are dressed in fine silks and taffetas with the swooshing noise they make. They are rather like matronly women in period costume in that regard. Front on they look as if they are wearing fleecy overalls. We sat and watched them for a good while:-)
Fleecy overalls! That makes me giggle.
We giggle about them wearing overalls too. The feathery legs make the “overalls” look fleecy. I do like your silk analogy too.
I love that curious swoosh they make as they fly overhead/
That is when they remind me of matronly women in silks and taffeta’s. I wonder if they have a wing notch like the Tui has that makes flight noisy. The Keruru’s wingbeat is certainly recognisable:-))
Mmmm…I don’t know.
The Keruru apparently has rounded wings to allow for movement through branches as they forage for food. The unique flight noise is simply a result of their size and wing beat pattern it would seem.
Ah! I wonder how much flying they do. Don’t think they would be much use as carrier pigeons.
Wow, lovely pics, Lyn! What a treat to get close to those lovely birds. I would have loved them!
It was a very special thrill Jo. You and Colin would have a field day with our birds!
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