Pukeko

George the White Heron / kotuku

For many years now, each Winter there is a very special visitor to Petone, in particular the Hutt River estuary.  George has claimed one of the boats as his own and can often be found in or around the boat.  He also has several other favourite spots that I am still learning about. A pond

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Hikoikoi, Kotuku, Nature Photography, Pukeko, Royal Spoonbills
young pukeko and parent

One week older

It’s that time of year again when there are fledglings appearing in the gardens and frantic parent birds busy trying to feed the hungry mouths that constantly call for food.  I am still waiting to see the first Silvereye youngster – they are a little late this year, but a friend showed an image of

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Pukeko