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8/21/15

wild birds

The black-backed gulls looked like they were half buried in the sand but were just resting. The terns were quite photogenic. These were taken at Opunake Beach.

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These kereru, or wood pigeons, are usually loners, but they are not immune to spring's call.
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15 comments:

  1. RuthAug 21, 2015, 4:41:00 PM

    First time I see these birds! Fascinating that you can find them while walking around the beach. I like to spot seagulls and other birds while taking a stroll at the nearby beaches.

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  2. NatureFootstepAug 21, 2015, 6:47:00 PM

    you have both gulls an terns on the beach. :) Your doves gives a little color to the bare tree :)

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  3. kidcandoodleAug 21, 2015, 7:53:00 PM

    Love the bird shots! I've always wanted to go to NZ.

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  4. PurfylleAug 21, 2015, 9:48:00 PM

    Look how fat she is! Full of eggs I suppose, you need a lot of resources to lay, sit on eggs and bring up chicks.

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  5. NatashaAug 21, 2015, 10:38:00 PM

    Lovely shots, the Doves look so pretty sat there in the tree. I love spotting Gulls at the beach, but they're always too quick, usually, for me to get a decent photo! - Tasha

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  6. JohnAug 21, 2015, 11:07:00 PM

    I like those on the shore

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  7. AimeecakesAug 22, 2015, 2:38:00 AM

    Look at those pudgy pigeons! Love it

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  8. Linda W.Aug 22, 2015, 3:14:00 AM

    Nice beach scenes!

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  9. HansedeernAug 22, 2015, 3:27:00 AM

    Greate photos from the seagulls!
    I like it!
    xxx Britta

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  10. DonnaAug 22, 2015, 4:43:00 AM

    Looks like spring is coming with the buds on that tree.....

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  11. Margaret Birding For PleasureAug 22, 2015, 4:57:00 AM

    Love the Terns and Gull shots on the beach Betty. Have a great weekend.

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  12. Pierced WonderingsAug 22, 2015, 7:42:00 AM

    I love to look at the birdies - I don't so much like them in person. Perhaps I have been scarred by the Hitchcock movie ;-)

    Thank you for joining us for Photo Friday again this week!

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  13. jp@A Green RidgeAug 22, 2015, 9:42:00 AM

    You are right, Betty. Those Terns are photogenic!!!...:)JP

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  14. Rhonda AlbomAug 22, 2015, 1:32:00 PM

    Love the "half buried" gulls and the pigeons up in the tree. Are they different from wood pigeons, or is it just a different name for the same bird?

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  15. UnknownAug 23, 2015, 3:56:00 AM

    LOL, your post brought back great memories. As a child growing up in the Philadelphia suburbs my parents won a trip to Florida. My dad came back with hundreds of photos of gulls. I remember my mom saying as she lay soaking up the sun he was running about like a madman taking pictures of the birds. I take after my dad :-)

    Thanks for sharing and for stopping by to check out my pics of Manasota Key.

    From OffTheSidewalk in Tampa, Carlyn

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