Trip Part 9
Much of the West Coast of New Zealand that we saw was wild and rugged with cliffs going down to the sea.
There were also places like this, where a little stream came out making a small lagoon behind the sand. The tall plumed grasses we called Toe toe when we were children, but there is also a similar plant - Pampas - which has been brought in from overseas and has become a pest. 
Upstream there was a track around the wetland. 
Birds called all around but the only one I got good views of was this New Zealand Fantail. It's Maori name is Piwakawaka.
29 comments:
A wonderful post to read and view Mick... lovely images.
Nice bird photos!
Happy WBW!
what an adorable little bird! :)
What a cute bird, great sighting of your Fantail. We have the same pesty pampas grass here. Spreading like wildfires and taking over everthing. Great shot, Mick!
Great shots of a beautiful environment. Love that little bird and its Maori name, Piwakawaka.
Beautiful nature and such cute little bird!
what a sweet little bird and some amazing landscape!!
Beautiful beach-scapes and great shot of the fantail!
fantastic scenery and the fantail is adorable
Lovely shots. The fantail is quite fast--you got a great shot!
Beautiful images, and that little bird is so cute. Thanks,
These posts are doing a great job convincing us to go on vacation next year to this spot. Beautiful pics.
Gorgeous shots, Mick! Great shot of the Fantail!
Such a beautiful area...and the bird is cute! Love the Maori name!
OK, I'm convinced. Next holiday sorted!
Very nice pictures.
Stewart M - Melbourne
Lovely place and such a lovely bird! The face is so sweet, just beautiful!
What a marvelous wild area! I'd love to visit it. Love your Fantail!
Wonderful post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
I like that name Piwakawaka. Nice picture too.
Careful traipsing around out there, the Haast eagle may not be extinct!
I don't think there are more beautiful vistas anywhere in the world than what you have in NZ. Awesome!
Beautiful place and lovely photos!
Ah, to see New Zealand... especially the coast! Lovely fantail.
What a wonderful shot of the Fantail!
The landscapes are so beautiful.
This sweet little creature has a beautiful home :)
Gorgeous nature shots and the fantail is a beauty.
Gorgeous little bird and scenery...I loved New Zealand when we were there in 2008. Can't wait to go back to see of the places we missed.
He's such a plumb birdie!
Lovely photos!
Beautiful scenes, the fantails is cool too!
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