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We were in Wellington last weekend and despite the bad weather I took the opportunity to go for a walk in Zealandia. THe morning started overcast with a forecast for rain but I optimistically though the the rain might hold off. I got got up above the upper dam thinking that the weather didn't look too bad when suddenly it closed in and the heavy rain started.  By this time I had managed to photograph several hihi at one of the feeding stations and though I had seen and heard lots of saddleb …

Pukeiti gardens are spectacular at this time of year with a wonderful profusion of plants in flower.  There's also plenty of bird life with the air full of the beautiful resonant notes of tui and bellbird.  I made a couple of visits to the gardens over the weekend to soak up the beauty and see what birds were about to photograph.A korimako or bellbird, sitting still just long enough to get a photo. One of the beautiful little streams that flow through the gardens.Miromiro, the nor …

Hihi gathering around the feeder taking their turn. Korimako pushes in then sits on a branch singing. The hihi scatter with flashes of yellow then return one by one sneaking in while the korimako concentrates on his song. In the distance tieke calling out notes rippling through the bush. A shadow overhead, a flight of kaka, cries echoing in the valley. Beauty manifesting herself in form, a movement, a song, a beat of wings the flight o …