3/18/15

WATW and NZ Kereru



It's getting to be autumn in my part of the world, so I am delving into the archives for  photos.  This is a New Zealand wood pigeon, it's Maori name is kereru. When you hear them fly overhead, they sound like helicopters. Honest.

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18 comments:

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Lovely looking pigeon. Would like to hear it. Happy St Patrick's Day.

Linda W. said...

What a colorful pigeon! I'd like to hear it flying.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

I like the idea of a helicopter pigeon. Pretty one too.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
The UK wood 'piggy' is pretty heavy on the wing too!!! YAM xx

barbara said...

I have never known about them... I would love to hear the sound!

doodles n daydreams said...

Wow, what a great shot. I have some but not as close or clear as this one.

Diana

4 Lettre Words said...

We are just on the cusp of Spring here...and I can't wait!

Tamar SB said...

What a pretty bird!

Jill Harrison said...

it would be amazing to hear this bird flyin g

Cloudia said...

What a smashing photo! So glad I happened by.




ALOHA from Honolulu
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Unknown said...

that is a pretty colorful pigeon! it does sound like a helicopter!

Inspired By June said...

I know a lot of people don't think much of pigeons, but I think they are so colorful! Loved your description, Betty! Have a blessed week!

Charlene N. K. said...

What a beautiful creature!

Amy said...

love it Betty - great shot!

A Colorful World said...

Beautiful bird!

Anita Johnson said...

I love the sound it makes...I'm glad you included the link. I'm not sure our pigeons are as pretty.

NatureFootstep said...

wood pigeons are a very beautiful pigeon :)

CountryMouse said...

I have a feeling we have these pretty pigeons here too, or a similar one. We have these fat white ones as well that come down from Papua New Guinea they are also really noisy when they fly.