Tiri Tiri Matangi Birds

The recent post on Tawharuanui Regional Park reminded me of the many shots of rare birds (and not so rare) that I was able to snap on Tiri Tiri Matangi Island because I did ensure that I had a reasonable camera on board and we did make regular trips to the Island on Agnes.

Here is a selection of those pictures.

New Zealand Tui — Not a rare bird but a rare sight, a Tui chasing down a cicada (the black dot just ahead of the bird) Suspect Cicadas are the “nuts” to supplement the nectar intake?

We encountered many Pateke (the little brown duck) on Great Barrier Island, not a sight you see much of on the mainland

A close look at a Saddleback — A closer look at a Saddleback

New Zealand Bell Bird — The call of the Bellbird conveys the sense of a bigger bird, I was surprised at how small they were

A better ashot of a North Island Robin — A better a shot of a North Island Robin

"Tui heaven", the spring blooming of the Kowhai tree — “Tui heaven”, the spring blooming of the Kowhai tree

New Zealand Saddleback bird — The Saddleback is another bird with a very distinct call.

These little guys (Hihi) get bullied by the Belbirds

We were treated to two rare Kokako on the track one day. They subsequently followed us through the trees.

The saddle back has a similar sac to the Kokako

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Geoff Caisley says:

28/04/2015 at 8:38 AM

Great photos Cliff. Cheers Geoff

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1. Cliff Mail says:
  
  28/04/2015 at 12:55 PM
  
  Thanks Geoff
  
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