Caution

…bright yellow seagull perch…

….according to a local authority the ‘gulls are taking it in turns to utilise this marvellous council sponsored perch with sweeping views of the waste transfer station…

… rates revenue well spent.

 

Holiday Snaps

…I meant to put these up on Sunday, but was extra busy in the shop…

…snow forecast for today…so no so busy today!….

…always holiday prepared…(especially if you’re still carrying that cold)….

 

…take plenty of recycling….(and booze)

 

 

….and sustenance….

 

…because your hostess may have cleaned (out) the fridge…

 

…and only left you a fluffy quince…(without explaining they are supposed to be fluffy)…

 

 

…go outside….don’t forget your gloves….

 

 

…take pictures of nature….

 

 

…and natures residents….

 

 

…get back inside before the weather breaks….

 

 

…had a wonderful time…

…wish I was back there now!

To Moult Or Not To Moult

…I’m pretty sure that is the question going thru this little fellows head…

 

…he seemed to have that glazed look penguins get when they ‘re thinking about re-feathering.

More Penguin News

…my good friend Dee’s resident penguin…is still resident…and now he’s moulting…

…which means he’s with us for a few weeks at least…

…and he’s a little more acclimatised to Dee & Me being around so I managed a snap sans grimy glass…

 

…mmm…penguin sheddings…

 

 

 

…they’re so fluffy!…especially close in…serious insulation….

…hopefully the Dept’ Of Conservation comes to the party re: warning signage…spent most of the Easter break chasing un-leashed dogs away with a broom…

…no matter how “in-control” people think they are of their townie mutts, it doesn’t take more than a second to bite a penguin…

…although I’ve seen him throw a shape & squawk at a couple of would-be predators & he’s packing an impressive defence mechanism!

The Next Best Thing To Happy Feet

…well, better than happy feet…

…because he’s real …

…and he’s just outside my good friend Dee’s place…

…and you can drink coffee and make a snack whilst observing him…

 

…shoes & pants optional.

 

 

Yellow eyed penguins are rare & protected in NZ…this little fella has been caught & relocated from this beach twice now…lots of dog walking in the area….wish Dee’s windows hadn’t been so sand splattered…didn’t think it wise to snap him from outside as there wasn’t anything for me to hide behind!….cool neighbour for a day though.