Christmas and family events have kept me away from both the camera and the computer of late. My English lavender is already past its best but I am so happy I have so many lovely images from it this year.
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bee, Bumble Bee, Bumblebees
Queen Elizabeth Park near Mackays Crossing on the Kapiti Coast is a bird photographers paradise. There is a substantial wetland area where a variety of bird species have made it their home.
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Canada Geese, Fantail, QE Park, White-faced Heron
December is the time of year for photographing bees in my garden. It is when my English Lavender is in bloom.
This post is a continuation of our visit to Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Cafe. I felt that the kea deserved a post of their own, however these image also deserve to be seen.
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kunekune pigs, Peacocks, Ring neck parakeet, Swans
We had a few hours spare the other day, so headed out to visit the kea at Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Cafe. Of all the animals and birds they have at Staglands, the kea are my favourite.
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Kea, Staglands
When the sun shines on my garden the light is perfect for photography. Lately I have been enjoying photographing bumblebees in the sun.
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Bumble Bee, Bumblebees
Our white wisteria flowers every November and only lasts a couple of weeks due to the spring winds. When the sun shines, you can see the bumble bees collecting pollen in the wind.
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Bumble Bee, Bumblebees
A brief visit to Wellington Zoo last Saturday morning. Many of the animals were relaxing and soaking up the Spring sunshine.
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Chimps, Farmyard animals, Sun bear, Wellington Zoo
Despite the wind and rain, the silvereyes were still visiting the garden and were rocking the wet feather look!
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Birds, Silvereyes
My photography fix is happening from home this week. The red hot pokers are in full bloom now and the silvereyes are enjoying the abundant food source that my garden provides.
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Blackbird, Silvereyes