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tui in flax

Flax is quite proliferate this year and the tuis are loving it.


tui-flax

18 comments:

Lisa Gordon said...

What a beautiful bird, and he looks quite content there.
Happy New Year to you!

Richard Lawry said...

Great photos. I will probably never get to visit New Zealand, but because of your blog I feel like I have been there. Happy New Year from An Arkie's Musings

Hootin Anni said...

First of all, I've never seen flax growing!! And the bird feeding on it is just awesome. Great photos.

Happy New Year to you.

Carole M. said...

well I've never heard of the tuis and it's wonderful to see your great photographs Betty

Neil said...

Beautiful photos. Happy New Year.

Karen said...

Oh wow! What a great looking bird, and terrific captures!

Nova said...

Never seen before, thanks for showing and wishing you a happy new year

Greetings

Nova

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

HI Betty I have never heard or seen this lovely birds, Great shots of it. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU.

waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek said...

Moreover, many great ideas and photo opportunities
You and your family a happy new year 2014
regards Frank

Stewart M said...

Great looking bird. I need to plan a trip back to NZ!

Hope you have a good New Year.

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne!

Jocee said...

Great photos. I have been trying to get some good ones of the Tui's. They haven't been posing long enough for me. Happy New Year to you.

Dave said...

Have a great 2014

HansHB said...

Great post for WBW!
Happy New Year to you!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! Love the variety of colors on that bird.

Unknown said...

Beaut photos Betty. The flax throughout NZ is quite a beautiful sight. Happy New Year

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

You have wonderful bird and plantlife ... and the birds have wonderful names!

Ida said...

Cool looking bird. I like the little white tuff under it's neck and the pretty greenish tint to it's feathers. Combined with that lovely green foliage and the red plants it made for a delightful photo.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous bird. Happy New Year!