Western Springs
The fascination of the lake – at Western Springs.
March 16, 2016
March 14, 2016
Indonesia at Pasifika 2016
Peacock Dancer
Pasifika is a large annual festival of pacific cultures, this year again held at Western Springs last Saturday and Sunday. I had not noticed an Indonesian presence at this festival in the past, but this year they certainly did themselves proud: peacock dancers and players of angklung.
Angklung Players
Peacock Dancers
October 7, 2015
Waves
Waves
Safety netting on the construction site at Western Springs bulging in the breeze.
June 13, 2015
Need a Scratch
Pied Shag
Pied shag (karuhiruhi, Phalacrocorax varius) on a rock at Western Springs.
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November 3, 2014
A Fine Welcome
Welcome to Western Springs
This was the welcome I got recently at Western Springs. A Sebastopol Goose (“Lockengans” in German) with its curly feathers all over the body, and a hiss at the front end. I had not noticed this breed of goose before.
October 12, 2014
Spoonbills
Royal Spoonbill, Western Springs
Repeating last year’s performance, Royal Spoonbills are again paying a visit to Western Springs. When I saw them, they were again on the coprosma tree with its shiny green leaves, and also on the willow beside where they appeared to strip the leaves off the twigs.
Royal Spoonbills, Western Springs
Royal Spoonbills, Western Springs
December 5, 2013
November 6, 2013
Nest Maintenance
Coot
A coot brings nesting material to the nest site, where it is awaited by its mate. Western Springs.
Coots
November 5, 2013
October 29, 2013
Surrounded by Circles
New Zealand Scaup
New Zealand Scaup or Black Teal are a species of diving duck endemic to NZ. Very swift and fun to watch, with their bright golden eyes. This one generated a sequence of concentric circles by treading water. Western Springs.