Coot Chick (Western Springs)
The coots have hatched at Western Springs! Don’t they look irresistible in their artsy makeup and hairdo? Certainly more imaginative than the adults. But the colour will be gone in a few weeks’ time, when they turn grey and eventually black with white bill and forehead.
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Coots (Adult and Chicks)
Swans at Karekare
The synchronized swimming of swans is a thing of beauty and elegance. Seen in the wetlands near Karekare Beach.
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The Pukeko
Pukeko (Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus, New Zealand swamp-hen), absorbed in self-admiration. Seen at Western Springs.
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Lion Rock, Piha
The view is from North Piha beach towards the south, with Lion Rock straight ahead (101m high), the rocky outcrop of the Nun to the far right and Camel Rock (Taitomo Island) just to the left of the Nun. In brilliant sunshine – absolute bliss!
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More Piha pictures.
Te Henga Wetlands
I stopped on my way back from Bethells Beach, to have a look at the expansive wetlands in the lower Te Henga valley. It is winter, and the reeds are showing their seasonal (dis)coloration. We are looking towards the west, behind the ridge is O’Neill Bay.
This is a haven for water fowl: various kinds of ducks, swans, pukeko, etc.
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Lake Panorama Reflection
Until quite recently, I did not even know this little lake existed (map). Its geese have featured on this blog already, and this reflection presented itself on a still morning. Very peaceful!
As a point of interest, many scenes of the adventure series Xena Warrior Princess were filmed around here before the area was turned into a very nice residential development.
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Sunday Afternoon at Piha Beach
From last Sunday’s walk along Piha beach. looking almost directly into the sun.
A Skywatch Friday photo. More Skywatch images at the Skywatch Site!
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