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10/25/14

white-faced herons

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!


22 comments:

  1. Yamini MacLeanOct 25, 2014, 11:29:00 PM

    Hari Om
    Elegant pair - nicely narrated too! YAM xx

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  2. Taken For GrantedOct 26, 2014, 2:29:00 AM

    These are beautiful birds. That one is probably looking at you.

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  3. AnonymousOct 26, 2014, 3:25:00 AM

    wow- I would love to have these visit me everyday!!

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  4. susantroccoloauthor.comOct 26, 2014, 5:16:00 AM

    By George, they are JEEVES, the Butler Bird! lol

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  5. IdaOct 26, 2014, 9:23:00 AM

    These are cool shots. In the first one they look a bit "sneaky". I bet it's fun to watch them.

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  6. DonnaOct 26, 2014, 11:22:00 AM

    Very cool birds...love seeing new birds that we do not have here.

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  7. eileeninmdOct 26, 2014, 11:41:00 AM

    I love these White-face Herons. Great sighting and photos.. Thank you for linking up, have a happy weekend!

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  8. A Colorful WorldOct 26, 2014, 1:33:00 PM

    Of course they liked New Zealand and wanted to stay! :-) Interesting birds!

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life)Oct 26, 2014, 1:38:00 PM

    Judging my your beautiful blog it is no wonder those birds ancestors loved your country and decided to settle in.
    A very pretty heron.

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  10. AnonymousOct 26, 2014, 2:48:00 PM

    I always enjoy seeing new (to me) birds. Great catch of the shake--those don't usually last long.

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  11. Margaret Birding For PleasureOct 26, 2014, 5:32:00 PM

    Lovey to have these 2 Herons visiting your garden. Have a great week ahead.

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  12. UnknownOct 26, 2014, 6:26:00 PM

    Beautiful birds. Great shot of the shake.

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  13. GattinaOct 26, 2014, 9:52:00 PM

    I think I have never seen such a beautiful bird !

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  14. Anni Oct 26, 2014, 10:30:00 PM

    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'.

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  15. Phil SladeOct 26, 2014, 11:17:00 PM

    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.

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  16. TexWisGirlOct 27, 2014, 2:21:00 AM

    marvelous birds. :)

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  17. Jidhu JoseOct 27, 2014, 3:19:00 AM

    nice clicks

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  18. maryaustriaOct 27, 2014, 7:09:00 AM

    Gorgeous birds! Yours series of photos is like a little photo-story! :)

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  19. JenOct 27, 2014, 7:23:00 AM

    Another that I've never seen, even in photos until now. What a treat to have them visit regularly.

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  20. AmyOct 27, 2014, 10:57:00 AM

    nice close ups! we get alot of ducks, pukekos and dotterils up here.

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  21. colleenOct 27, 2014, 12:21:00 PM

    A fun cast of characters!

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  22. HannahOct 27, 2014, 9:27:00 PM

    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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