142.6mm of rain fellhere at Opara in the past 5 days This most recent storm eventthe result of another tropical … More
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Rippling
The harbour is glassily calm today No wind, not even a gentle breeze Wispy clouds above bright sunshine So still … More
Home in the Hokianga
Our house nestles into the top of a promontory overlooking the harbour Water stretches in all directions as far as … More
Swallows on the wires
A large flock of swallows dropped in today for late afternoon snacks from the bug larder furiously swooping and scooping … More
Late summer sunsets
Early May Hokianga sunsets are absorbing performances the subtly morphing colours sensuously etch the skyline ……slowly concealing the layers of … More
Summer is ending
The swallows (warou) are moving awaynow the cooler weather is arrivingbut a small number remain nearbyand bring joy as they … More
Garlic preserving
A good day for preserving garlic (despite all the peeling needed) So. Many. Options. – garlic honey (good for cold/flu/covid … More
Caterpillars
this monster black caterpillar has suddenly appeared in my planting trough where fat green caterpillars have been feasting on my … More
Pampas drifts
The pampas seeds blow on the wind Like snow Piling up in shallow drifts in corners and crevice Clinging to … More
Possums
Possums are hungry and seem fond of apples We are catching a scavenger most nights…. lately mating season Luckily our … More
Fruitfulness
A small box of mixed produce from Twisted Citrus deliciously ripe firm and ready to eat plumspears passionfruit grapefruitand avocados … More
Gull vs Hawk
Last night’s possum carcass Has drawn attention from a curious black-backed gull and the regularly visiting kahu these fierce competitors … More
High-tailing it
the breakfasting pukeko who fossicks in the margins of our drivewayis the tallest I have ever encountered there’s something in … More
Warou vs Pihoihoi
Warou and pihoihoi inhabit the same niche andare constantlytrolling for (mostly) teeny tiny insects Warou in flightswoop and swivelin pursuit … More
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