November 20, 2009
Wandering albatross
The largest wing span of any bird according to our field guided.
The one in the water is also a wandering albatross.
Seen on a pelagic cruise off New Zealand
The one in the water is also a wandering albatross.
Seen on a pelagic cruise off New Zealand
November 19, 2009
Mollymock
Does he remind you of Mr. Burns on the Simpsons?
We were on a pelagic trip, fancy name for going out to sea in a small boat to look at birds, and this is one of fmany species we saw.
It is in the albatross family. A very large bird.
We were on a pelagic trip, fancy name for going out to sea in a small boat to look at birds, and this is one of fmany species we saw.
It is in the albatross family. A very large bird.
November 15, 2009
Pukeko in the flowers
Monday Nov 16 at 3.31pm here, probably still Sunday back home.
Back in Auckland after a great trip to the south island.
This pukeko was feeding in a field next to the road.
Back in Auckland after a great trip to the south island.
This pukeko was feeding in a field next to the road.
November 04, 2009
Tui
An endemic bird to New Zealand.
We fhad to climb what seemed to be a mountain to see this bird. Considering Anne's bad ankle and my bad knees it was an effort, but worth while.
Bit of an attitude
We fhad to climb what seemed to be a mountain to see this bird. Considering Anne's bad ankle and my bad knees it was an effort, but worth while.
Bit of an attitude
November 03, 2009
Australian gannet
We went to a gannett colony Tuesday and it was excellent. Good pathes, stairs and decks get you close without disturbing the birds.
Amazing how large they are.
Luggage finaly caught up with us.
On the flight over I kept humming John Foggerty's song Put Me In Coach (I can play centre field)
Why would I want to go from Bussiness class to coach?
Amazing how large they are.
Luggage finaly caught up with us.
On the flight over I kept humming John Foggerty's song Put Me In Coach (I can play centre field)
Why would I want to go from Bussiness class to coach?
October 30, 2009
Conformity
Some times there is a reason.
Don't get your feathers all ruffled this weekend but do enjoy yourselves.
Don't get your feathers all ruffled this weekend but do enjoy yourselves.
October 29, 2009
These things are HUGE!!
Until you see one up close you don't realize just how big they are.
The trees are 70 to 100 feet tall and this turbine dwarfs them.
I don't know if they are really a form of green energy or if they are a hazard to wildlife but the certainly stand out on the landscape.
The trees are 70 to 100 feet tall and this turbine dwarfs them.
I don't know if they are really a form of green energy or if they are a hazard to wildlife but the certainly stand out on the landscape.
