Toutouwai [2]

30 April 2009

Another toutouwai on Wilkinson's Track, Kapiti Island.

Update: Just published a new post on Pohanginapete (at last).

Relatively Retiring said...: Beautiful!
Whatever is about to emerge from that crack in the wood has HAD it!; 30 April 2009 at 19:19
pohanginapete said...: RR, oh yes. If I were in there I'd push someone out first, before making a run for it...; 30 April 2009 at 22:55
Zhoen said...: Those little fluff feathers around the beak, and the pattern around the eyes, just a lovely little bird.; 1 May 2009 at 00:48
butuki said...: Toutouwai... what a delightful name. SOunds perfect for this creature. Reminds me of Teetywoo or Tootiki.; 1 May 2009 at 03:48
Batteson.Ind said...: I love the rich, slatey colour of this little fella.. another gorgeous photo!; 1 May 2009 at 06:19
pohanginapete said...: Zhoen, they're delightful. Such a shame that their lack of fear has made them so vulnerable to introduced predators.

Miguel, yes, I'm sure they'd be at home in Moominvalley.

Thanks watercats!; 1 May 2009 at 18:14

30 April 2009