This is a real unusual Banded Dotterel it has a red growth on the left side of it's face.
Any guess as to what it is ??
The bird was out the Waimakariri River mouth,
Dash
This is the first tūī (kōkō) we've ever seen in our garden, hence lots of photos!
wilding pines consistent with Pinus radiata
currently rare in the centre city.
silvereyes calling and greenfinch zjert call
silvereyes calling and greenfinch zjert call
grey warbler song and starling calls
grey warbler song and starling calls
kikihia cicada calls and bellbird song