Our house nestles into the top of a hill overlooking the harbour water stretches in all directions as far as … More
Tag: Hokianga Harbour from Opara
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
Gull vs Hawk
Last night’s possum carcass Has drawn attention from a black-backed gull and a hawk fierce competitors for a feed Battling … More
Harakeke
how soon after openingharakeke flowersbecome seed pods. duringthe transformationtuikeep eatingand pollinatingthe flowers near the top of the stem while the … More
Turbulence
A gusty day Some birds hurtle at breakneck speeds Streaking through the air. Others flap frantically as they stall in … More
Gourmand grazing
The tui are in gourmand mode feasting and flying with endless grazing options as harakeke and pohutukawa blossoms open to … More
Sauntering
Mama pheasant delicately saunters along the verge Her focus is nevertheless sharp and she grazes on gourmet morsels Meticulously selected … More
Muddied waters
Last night’s heavy rain has muddied the rivers revealing their individual contributions to the waters of the harbour only the … More