These guys --not these two specific ones, but earlier ones--self-introduced the species to New Zealand in the 1940's. They apparently liked it a lot and decided to stay. These guys--yes, these two specifically, no doubt a breeding pair--visit the water trough behind the house regularly. They probably live near the stream that runs behind the pasture.
Not sure what this one is looking at!
Hubby caught this one shaking himself!
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Elegant pair - nicely narrated too! YAM xx
These are beautiful birds. That one is probably looking at you.
wow- I would love to have these visit me everyday!!
By George, they are JEEVES, the Butler Bird! lol
These are cool shots. In the first one they look a bit "sneaky". I bet it's fun to watch them.
Very cool birds...love seeing new birds that we do not have here.
I love these White-face Herons. Great sighting and photos.. Thank you for linking up, have a happy weekend!
Of course they liked New Zealand and wanted to stay! :-) Interesting birds!
Judging my your beautiful blog it is no wonder those birds ancestors loved your country and decided to settle in.
A very pretty heron.
I always enjoy seeing new (to me) birds. Great catch of the shake--those don't usually last long.
Lovey to have these 2 Herons visiting your garden. Have a great week ahead.
Beautiful birds. Great shot of the shake.
I think I have never seen such a beautiful bird !
Sweet!!! To have these birds with the white face and be able to get such great photos as you did...such a wonderful array. I so enjoyed viewing the photos.
Thanks for linking up this weekend at I'd Rather B Birdin'.
Nice looking birds. I know they are named "heron" but they have a look of small egrets. Must be good to have them around ona regular basis.
marvelous birds. :)
nice clicks
Gorgeous birds! Yours series of photos is like a little photo-story! :)
Another that I've never seen, even in photos until now. What a treat to have them visit regularly.
nice close ups! we get alot of ducks, pukekos and dotterils up here.
A fun cast of characters!
What interesting visitors, such large birds. It was great that your hubby caught one shaking. They would be fun to watch as long as you don't have a pond with fish in it.
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