The Pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa) - New Zealand’s ‘ Christmas Tree’
A New Zealand flat white!
Sparrows! Originally introduced to New Zealand by ‘The Acclimatisation Society’ in the 1890’s along with larks, thrushes, blackbirds, etc.
New Zealand is now the lark’s heaven because its rolling pastures and undisturbed meadows, we heard so many in the few days here, also sighted two thrushes.
Pied Stilt? at Manukau Harbour Dotterel guarding ‘nest’ (borrowed pic)
Swamp Hen - Maori name Takahe
Spoonbills at Manukau Harbour
In the distance Mangere Mountain – once a Maori settlement
Freshly made with vanilla ice cream and crushed strawberries – so delicious. A kilo of strawberries from the field opposite our hotel!
Breakfast at Auckland Airport - Free range eggs on Danish rye bread! - a scrumptious meal
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