30 December 2015

Whio, Pohangina headwaters

This is the female — the mother of the five chicks — cruising around with the family when I met them on Boxing Day. I'd love to be back up there now.



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4 comments:

Zhoen said...

She has a stunned look about her, rather comical.

pohanginapete said...

Zhoen, that's so true. I think it's her gorgeous golden eye.

Lisa said...

Beautiful photos - what a joy for you to catch sight of these lovely birds!

pohanginapete said...

Lisa, it was definitely a joy, and a privilege, too.