Taking Wing

Posted on November 25, 2015 | 7 Comments

I’m off to New Zealand tomorrow to look at some birds!  Will be back on December 16 to pick up 1954 once more.

While there I hope to see these guys:

Kea

I’m also hoping to see something like this:

Shorebirds at Miranda, New Zealand

 

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Laurie
Laurie
10 years ago

Bea off to se-a Kea?

Keep a good hold of valuable small items, dem punk parrots are pesky indeed.

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Bea
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Bea
10 years ago
Reply to  Laurie

I think we might look for kiwis as well but as that might require a three hour hike after dark, I will probably pass. Thanks for the tip. If a kea got close enough to me to steal something, I would be thrilled!

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Laurie
Laurie
10 years ago
Reply to  Bea

Kea’s are very inquisitive and smart with a strong beak. I’m sure you’ll see them up close. Extremely interesting bird, off the top of my head imagine a 2YO that get’s into anything LOL.
While you’re there see if you can pick up a bit of Maori history. To compare to your neck of the woods, the fighting abiltiy and discipline of chief Joseph. Fought the British to a standstill a few times. Weren’t averse to fortifying a position (any name ending in “Pa” is a fortified place)AND sticking it out. The wikipedia article “The New Zealand Wars” is not a bad nutshell review.
It’s a grand place and hope you have a great time.

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TSorensen
TSorensen
10 years ago

Wow! New Zealand! How exciting. I have only been there once, but it is a beautiful country and I so want to go back. Have heaps of fun down under.

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Bea
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Bea
10 years ago
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My husband and I visited the North Island about 20 years ago and loved it and the people. This time I will get to see the South Island as well. I’m looking forward to the scenery almost as much as the birds.

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Joanne Yeck
Joanne Yeck
10 years ago

Have a wonderful trip!

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Bea
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Bea
10 years ago
Reply to  Joanne Yeck

Have a very happy Thanksgiving!

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