Aotearoa, 2016
Royal spoonbills really look fancy

Royal spoonbills: really fancy

what bird might this be?

what bird might this be?

a lone swimming shag

a lone swimming shag

shags getting dry in the sun

shags getting dry in the sun


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Birds are a joyful accompaniment to any walk in nature. The song of birds, their seemingly effortless flight, birds swimming in a lake... every time they bring a light note.

a flock of variable oystercatchers

a flock of variable oystercatchers

sometimes they're 'all black' unlike those in Europe

sometimes they're 'all black' unlike those in Europe

therefore they're called 'variable'

therefore they're called 'variable'

the NZ dotterel is another beach bird

the NZ dotterel is another beach bird

Pied stilts taking a nap, on one leg

Pied stilts taking a nap,
on one leg

White-faced heron taking a walk on the beach

White-faced heron taking a walk on the beach

White-faced heron looking for a meal

White-faced heron
looking for a meal

heron and a couple of ducks - not on speaking terms

heron and a couple of ducks - not on speaking terms