Looking up the trunk of the Kauri tree which we planted 50 years ago.

One of our NZ shags drying off after swimming at the Hunua Falls. I was able to get quite close.

                                 NZ wood pigeon, Kereru. Quite a large bird.

                          New Zealand tomtit sitting on the roof of a shed in our garden.

Another one by Dave. I hope the snow doesnt kill the tree ferns. They are not used to it.

Snow in our hills, not a very common occurrence. Photo by Dave Oliver with his permission.

A pair of Australian Welcome Swallows on the handrail outside the back door.
The one in front is looking at our cat.