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.
A wonderful post to read and view Mick... lovely images.
ReplyDeleteNice bird photos!
ReplyDeleteHappy WBW!
what an adorable little bird! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of a beautiful environment. Love that little bird and its Maori name, Piwakawaka.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful nature and such cute little bird!
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet little bird and some amazing landscape!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beach-scapes and great shot of the fantail!
ReplyDeletefantastic scenery and the fantail is adorable
ReplyDeleteLovely shots. The fantail is quite fast--you got a great shot!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images, and that little bird is so cute. Thanks,
ReplyDeleteThese posts are doing a great job convincing us to go on vacation next year to this spot. Beautiful pics.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots, Mick! Great shot of the Fantail!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful area...and the bird is cute! Love the Maori name!
ReplyDeleteOK, I'm convinced. Next holiday sorted!
ReplyDeleteVery nice pictures.
Stewart M - Melbourne
Lovely place and such a lovely bird! The face is so sweet, just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a marvelous wild area! I'd love to visit it. Love your Fantail!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI like that name Piwakawaka. Nice picture too.
ReplyDeleteCareful traipsing around out there, the Haast eagle may not be extinct!
ReplyDeleteI don't think there are more beautiful vistas anywhere in the world than what you have in NZ. Awesome!
Beautiful place and lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteAh, to see New Zealand... especially the coast! Lovely fantail.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful shot of the Fantail!
ReplyDeleteThe landscapes are so beautiful.
This sweet little creature has a beautiful home :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous nature shots and the fantail is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous 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.
ReplyDeleteHe's such a plumb birdie!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scenes, the fantails is cool too!
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