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tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:/people/andreael/collections/150433-wild-birds-southland Wild Birds Southland by AndreaEL http://ih1.redbubble.net/avatar.302325.60x60.jpg 2016-07-01T07:23:05Z tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/20143217 2016-01-07T06:40:23Z 2016-01-09T05:57:24Z Juvenile Tern - Catlins - NZ
Terns are seabirds in the family Sternidae that have a worldwide distribution and are normally found near the sea, rivers, or wetlands.The Little Tern is a small, slender and elegant marine tern. The Little Tern is widely but patchily spread through Europe, southern, eastern and south-eastern Asia, Indonesia and Australasia. Other English names: Least Tern. A juvenile Tern in the Catlins New Zealand on Christmas day, what a wonderful Christmas gift for us to find this baby Tern. December 2015 Southland New Zealand Catlins. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/15319136 2015-06-23T09:21:34Z 2016-06-21T14:17:12Z Tui Fairy Dust - NZ
It has been very cold in Southland, as the Tui went from branch to branch the little icicles floated in the air. A Tui fairy dusted. Southland New Zealand. Panasonic Lumix FZ1000
 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/15319122 2015-06-23T09:19:35Z 2016-03-08T16:48:24Z My Mate Is More Handome - Female Bellbird - NZ
Female Bellbird after a heavy rain shower. Southland New Zealand Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 June 2015
 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/9082419 2012-07-08T11:45:19Z 2015-10-25T08:12:33Z An Outfit Is Incomplete Without A LaCie Collar - Tui - NZ
Please view large to see delicate feather details…The tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) is an endemic passerine bird of New Zealand. It is one of the largest members of the diverse honeyeater family. The name tui is from the Maori language name tūī and is the species' formal common name. The plural is tuis, or tui following Māori usage. The English name, Parson Bird, has fallen into disuse but came about because at first glance the bird appears completely black except for a small tuft of white feathers at its neck and a small white wing patch, causing it to resemble a parson in clerical attire.

An Outfit Is Incomplete Without A LaCie Collar – Tui – NZ

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Our first Tui at Tranquillity, and he seems to have moved in… he has been around or a few weeks now…They truly have the most amazing plumage, especially around the collar…They are so beautifully dressed, A close up of the beautiful plumage around his neck…. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Southland New Zealand July 2012
An Outfit Is Incomplete Without A LaCie Collar – Tui – NZ

Iv'e A Lace Collar & No Pink Tights!!! – Tui

To listen to the Tui Bird Song Recording

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 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/9073243 2012-07-06T10:30:11Z 2015-10-25T08:12:32Z I'm As Sound As A Bell!!! - Bellbird - NZ
Please view Large. The Bellbirds/korimako are unique to New Zealand, occurring on the three main islands, many offshore islands and also the Auckland Islands. Bellbirds are generalist feeders; they eat nectar, fruit and insects, with insects being particularly important to females and chicks during the breeding season. They often feed in tree canopies but do come down to feed on flax and native fuchsia nectar. As nectar-feeders (or 'honeyeaters' as scientists call them), bellbirds are important pollinators of many native plant species, such as mistletoe, fuchsia and kowhai. One of our male resident Bellbirds, who chases the little Silver-Eyes off the apples when feeding. The phrase: Sound as a bell.. in perfect condition or health; undamaged. This Bellbird is a fine looking specimen in perfect condition Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Southland New Zealand 6th July 2012

I'm As Sound As A Bell!!! – Bellbird

Listen to the Bellbird Song

I'm As Sound As A Bell!!! – Bellbird

 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/9044566 2012-06-29T10:29:32Z 2015-10-25T08:12:24Z I'm An AllBlack!! - Blackbird - NZ
The short youtube clip…. One Day — Wild Birds Of "Tranquillity" … Feeding birds in your back yard is very rewarding, they provide endless entertainment with their antics and rituals. They brighten the cold winter days especially if your theatre for observation is placed where you can watch the show from the warmth and comfort of your home. Not only do you benefit from learning about the different bird spices, but you help them survive the winter months when food is scarce in the wild. Our home "Tranquillity" tucked away in a small village in Southland has become a haven for birds, there is always plenty of food available, and we have had an increase in the number of birds in our backyard this year. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Southland New Zealand

Birds found at "Tranquillity" (Tui, Silver-Eyes, Bellbirds, Blackbirds, Song Thrush, Dunnok Hedge Sparrow, Common Sparrow, Green Finch, Chaffinch, Gold Finch, Redpoll, Yellow Hammer, Starlings, and Magpie) All the little video clips in this slide show were taken on the 27th June 2012… One Day at "Tranquillity"
I'm An AllBlack!! – Blackbird

I'm An AllBlack!! – Blackbird

 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/8994467 2012-06-17T10:44:22Z 2015-10-25T08:12:14Z All I Need Is Time... Horatio - Harrier Hawk - NZ
Update on Horatio Harrier Hawk…It was a special day yesterday… we went to visit Horatio the Harrier Hawk that we rescued after he had been hit by a car… See story below….Horatio had two breaks in his leg, the vet operated and placed a pin in the leg. Horatio had the pin removed last week and his leg is healing well, he is now standing on it. Bonnie is still taking care of him, he spends his days out in the garden and his nights in their home. She has clipped his wing to give the leg a chance to strengthen, and by the time he malts and gets his new feathers his leg should be strong enough and he will be free to return to the wild…. to soar the countryside once more. It is wonderful to see him recovering so well and looking healthy, we know that he is in good hands… June 2012 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Southland New Zealand

All I Need Is Time… Horatio – Harrier Hawk

The meaning of the name Horatio is 'Hour, time'. A fitting name for our recovering Hawk Horatio…
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Horatio Hawk Collage

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I'll Soon Soar The Countryside Once More

We were on our way home when I saw a Harrier Hawk on the railing next to the road side, he was after road kill. I have been after a Hawk shot for two years, but they always take off when we stop the car. Keith turned round and as we were heading back to the spot when we saw a vehicle clipped the hawk. He was moving and dangerously close to on coming traffic, we stopped and I rushed out to see if we could save him. He took off over the paddocks and landed awkwardly, it looked like his leg was broken. There was not stopping me, I was just about to jump the fence and head off in his direction when he got up again and flew across the paddock towards us and landed about a meter away. I was shaking, and so amazed that he came back, it is as if he somehow knew that we were there to help. This magnificent bird was hurt and he was obviously in shock. While Keith was getting the blanket from the car I took a few shots, then managed to get a blanket over him. Carrying him as gently as I could we fled home and put him in the Dog carrier cage. On a Sunday afternoon we were unable to get hold of anyone that could help. So we kept him as comfortable as possible till we could get help. It looks like he has a broken leg and without it he will be unable to hunt. See the next post for the outcome HERE I have never been that close to a Hawk, it is a moving experience, those eyes are amazing, they sure are magnificent birds. This Harrier would have died in the wild as he would no longer have been able to hunt without both legs…

All I Need Is Time… Horatio – Harrier Hawk

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 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/8948579 2012-06-06T10:16:58Z 2015-10-25T08:12:07Z Bob... I Can't Wait To Grow Up!! - Baby Collard Doves - NZ
Please view large…A pair of baby collard doves at the Gore gardens Southland. Dad is always the one to sit on the nest, keep the chicks warm and fed… He is about 9 years old now and has deformed feet, yet each year he hatches a few broods. He takes his parental duties very seriously… Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Southland New Zealand

Bob… I Can't Wait To Grow Up!! – Baby Collard Doves

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A Diamond In The Rough – Juvenile Diamond Dove

Bob… I Can't Wait To Grow Up!! – Baby Collard Doves

Are You Attending The Masquerade ball? – Masked Dove

Bun!!!… What Bun? – White Dove – NZ

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 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/8597935 2012-03-14T00:30:40Z 2015-10-25T08:11:14Z Me..ME...MEEE.... First!!! - Welcome Swallows - NZ
A pair of Juvenile Welcome Swallows hanging out for a feed at Manapouri Lakes in Southland… It was amazing to watch Mum & Dad fly in pop the food in their beaks and take off again without stopping or landing. Lake Manapouri is a lake in the South Island of New Zealand. Its name is Maori for "sorrowful heart", though this name is misapplied due to an early cartographical error (the real Lake Manapouri was North Mavora Lake, which lies some distance to the east). Local Maori called Lake Manapouri Moturau, which means "many islands". These adorable little birds bring back so many childhood memories of the beautiful story books "Pookie & The Swallows" I loved those books…
Me..ME…MEEE…. First!!! – Welcome Swallows

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Our welcome swallows came from Australia, where they migrated between mainland Australia and Tasmania. It was probably when they got caught in a storm which blew them towards New Zealand. Some of them made it to Northland in the 1950s. They nested there and raised chicks. As their numbers increased, they spread south. Now they can be found all over New Zealand. Welcome swallows are native birds because they arrived here by themselves.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Southland New Zealand Manapouri Lake March 2012

Me..ME…MEEE…. First!!! – Welcome Swallows

First Come…First Served – Welcome Swallows

We'd Welcome An Insect Or Two!! – Welcome Swallows

Manapouri Lake – Southland – NZ*

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 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/8589789 2012-03-12T00:38:12Z 2015-10-25T08:11:13Z I'm The Scout For Today... Tomtit - NZ
Our recent trip to Queenstown and a few hours on one of the walks in Glenorchy… We came across some beautiful birds… some of which I had never seen before… The Tomtit, Petroica macrocephala, is a small passerine bird in the family Petroicidae, the Australian robins. It is endemic to the islands of New Zealand, ranging across the main islands as well as several of the outlying islands. It has several other English names as well. There are several sub-species showing considerable variation in plumage and size. The species is not threatened and has adapted to the changes made to New Zealand's biodiversity.
Tomtit – NZ

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The Tomtit is one of four species of the genus Petroica found in New Zealand, the ancestors of which having colonised from Australia. The species was once thought to have been descended from the Scarlet Robin, although more recent research has questioned this. It seems likely that there were two colonisation events, with the North Island Robin and the South Island Robin descended from one event and the Black Robin and Tomtit from another. The Tomtit is mostly a insectivore, feeding on small invertebrates such as beetles, caterpillars, spiders, moths, weta, earthworms and flies. Fruit is taken during the winter and autumn. Most subspecies feed in vegetation, waiting on a perch and watching for prey. Insects are also gleaned from branches and leaves. To Maori the miromiro is one of Maui's birds and is a significant bird, being esteemed with the huia, the royal albatross and white heron. An observant person is spoken of as –" he karu miromiro" – "having a tomtit eye" and the Maori called tomtits "scouts" or "torotoro" due to their habit of appearing from nowhere in the forest.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Glenorchy Forest Queenstown South Island New Zealand March 2012
Tomtit

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 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/8561795 2012-03-05T06:28:02Z 2015-10-25T08:11:11Z We'd Welcome An Insect Or Two!! - Welcome Swallows - NZ
A trip out of town this week end to Manapouri to photograph a wedding. The wedding was amazing and the bride and groom were beautiful… Having said all that… the highlight of the trip was photographing these two little adorable juvenile Welcome Swallows. They were sprinkled with a little bit of rain and it was love at first sight for me. The parents were darting back and fourth feeding them and I could have spent the entire week end watching them. These little fluff balls looked so cute waiting for their breakfast. Please view large for full effect…
We'd Welcome An Insect Or Two!! – Welcome Swallows

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Our welcome swallows came from Australia, where they migrated between mainland Australia and Tasmania. It was probably when they got caught in a storm which blew them towards New Zealand. Some of them made it to Northland in the 1950s. They nested there and raised chicks. As their numbers increased, they spread south. Now they can be found all over New Zealand. Welcome swallows are native birds because they arrived here by themselves.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Southland New Zealand Manapouri Lake March 2012
The Welcome Swallow is a newcomer on the New Zealand native bird scene. Winging it from Australia, it has made a big impression in its short time on these shores. They are a welcome addition, It is a beautiful bird with dark coat of black and brown and a fiery red underbelly – indicative of it's deep powerful presence and burning passion for its new home. A vote for the Welcome Swallow is a vote for the new era of NZ bird life…
We'd Welcome An Insect Or Two!! – Welcome Swallows

Welcome Swallow

Welcome Home Greeting Card

Welcome Home Honey! – Swallows

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 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/8462301 2012-02-12T00:16:31Z 2016-05-26T18:40:54Z I Like To Stay In Tip-Top Condition - Blackbird Bathing - NZ
I Like To Stay In Tip-Top Condition – Juvenile Blackbird

Nearly all birds bathe frequently in water to keep their feathers in tip-top condition, though Starlings, Blackbirds and House Sparrows are the ones we are most likely to see. During the summer, bathing in water also helps the bird to keep cool. Once in the water, the bird fluffs its feathers to expose the skin, submerges its belly and breast in the water, rolls back and forth by dipping its head into the water and creates a shower by flicking its wings. When finished, the bird shakes off the excess water and then flies off somewhere to dry and preen. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Southland Zew Zealand
I Like To Stay In Tip-Top Condition – Juvenile Blackbird

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If I Sunbathe Long Enough I'll Turn Into A Blackbird

I'm Not In The Mood To Share This One!! – Juvenile Blackbird

Hey, This Is My Spot! – Blackbird -

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 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/8096919 2011-11-21T21:26:01Z 2015-10-25T08:09:48Z That's A Very Strange Eye Looking At Us.. - Sparrow Fledglings - NZ
A pair of sparrow fledglings waiting for mum on the wash-line. This time I took the image through the wooden fence and applied warm touch through picassa. They are so innocent looking, with so much to watch out for and much to learn. I love this time of year when the garden is just bursting with new life from the plants and trees to the birds and bees…
That's A Very Strange Eye Looking At Us..

The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. One of about 25 species in the genus Passer, the House Sparrow occurs naturally in most of Europe, the Mediterranean region, and much of Asia. Its intentional or accidental introductions to many regions, including parts of Australia, Africa, and the Americas, make it the most widely distributed wild bird. The House Sparrow is strongly associated with human habitations, and can live in urban or rural settings.
Panasonic Lumix DMX-FZ35 Southland New Zealand Nov. 2011
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That's A Very Strange Eye Looking At Us..

Sleep My Brother…I'll Keep Watch!

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 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/7751495 2011-09-13T00:59:38Z 2015-10-25T08:08:39Z Did You Knock On My Wood? - Wood Pigeon - NZ
When someone is thankful for something and hopes that his luck will not change he says, "Knock on wood" and looks around for some wood to knock. The origin of this belief goes back to the time when people in Europe thought that gods lived inside trees. If the wish were granted they would touch the tree again to thank the god.
New Zealand Wood Pigeons are forest birds favouring lowland forests dominated by podocarps. The Wood Pigeon is found in most areas of both the North and South Island. Their diet consists of Berries of the Puriri, Miro, Taraire and Karaka, supplemented by Nikau and Kahikatea are the Wood Pigeon's favourite food all the year round. They also eat the berries and new growth of other species. Wood Pigeons can drink without raising their heads to swallow, which is unusual for a bird. The New Zealand Wood Pigeon breeds in spring and early summer. Mating is characterised by spectacular aerial displays of both sexes, particularly the male. The female lays a single egg which is very long, narrow and white. Both adults care for the egg during the 28 day incubation period, the hen through the night and morning, and the male midday till evening. The Wood Pigeon breeds very slowly and studies show that fewer than 15% of chicks survive to independence. There are two sub species of Wood Pigeon, Novaeseelandiae, which breed on the three main islands. Chathamensis reside in the Chatham Islands, are a larger species. Spadicea survived on Norfolk Island until the 1800's.
Maple Glen has many native birds on the 25 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens and waterways. It is a true bird paradise fantastic to see various parrots spices like Rosella's, Ring Necks, Love Birds, and Cockateels flying free in the beautiful gardens. The gardens provide an abundant food source for all bird spices…
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Maple Glen Gardens Southland New Zealand

Did You Knock On My Wood?

I'm Wearing My Winter Long Johns

 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/7432566 2011-07-08T11:06:45Z 2015-10-25T08:07:24Z You Light My Fire! - Red Siskin ? - NZ
I found this beautiful bird with his flame coloured plumage in the Dunedin botanical gardens, I think it may be a Red Siskin, but I could be wrong…..
This little bird reminded me of a song we recorded a few years ago Light My Fire

Music New Zealand music written, produced and vocals Keith & Andrea recorded in Auckland

The Red Siskin, Carduelis cucullata, is a small passerine bird. This finch is a resident breeding bird in tropical South America in northern Colombia and northern Venezuela (where it's called "cardenalito"). The Red Siskin is found in open country, forest edges and grassland with trees or shrubs. The female is believed to lay 3 greenish white eggs in a grassy cup nest in a tree. Red Siskins eat seeds, and are highly gregarious. When they were more numerous they formed semi-nomadic flocks. The downfall of this siskin has been massive illegal trapping for the cage bird trade. This is an attractive finch with a pleasant song, and its unique coloration for a small finch (most are predominantly yellow) has led to it being used for interbreeding with domesticated Canaries to produce varieties with red in the plumage.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Dunedin Otago Southland New Zealand July 2011
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You Light My Fire

 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/7232617 2011-05-26T19:54:35Z 2015-10-25T08:06:36Z The Thorn Birds - Fantail on Thorny Branch - NZ
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Frank our resident fantail on a thorny branch only an arms length away inspecting my gardening abilities. Will I uncover tasty morsels with the next turn of the spade? Over the past two weeks he has kept me company along with our five free range chickens, the competition is tough as each of them scan every piece of earth that is turned for the delicacy's that lie hidden beneath the soil. These little fantails move with lightning speed, landing amongst the thorns and diving between the chickens to get his fair share. I am always in awe and amazed at their brilliant eye sight as they spot the unsuspecting worms and insects. Who ever said gardening was boring with such wonderful feathered company.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 May 2011
New Zealand is a land of unspoilt natural beauty. One of the great pleasures I find is the opportunity to wander through virgin native forestry, far away from the concrete jungle. The delights of such an excursion is undoubtedly the beautiful birdsong and the sight of colourful birds flitting around the trees. The crown prince of such aerial activity is undoubtedly the little fantail – New Zealand's little fly-catcher. The fantail is about the size of a house sparrow. His distinct multicolour coat is made up of a dark olive brown covering his head and back, a white tail, a yellow stomach and white splashes on his neck and above the eye. His enchanting, fantail tail provides even more color. He is a cheeky bird who delights in displaying his fan to observers. He will emit a chirpy noise to get attention and then fly around in short, acrobatic circles before opening his tail proudly. We are so fortunate and blessed to live in the country, where the concrete jungle is a distant memory, and so many of these delightful birds are happy to live in our garden. I have tried to keep the garden full of plants and shrubs that attract and feed our little native birds.
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The Thorn Birds

I'll Sing You A Song!

The Thorn Birds is a 1977 best-selling novel by Colleen McCullough, an Australian author.
In 1983 it was adapted as a television mini-series that, during its television run 27–30 March, became the United States' second highest rated mini-series of all time behind Roots; both series were produced by television veteran David L. Wolper.
 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/7169262 2011-05-13T08:50:57Z 2015-10-25T08:06:21Z A Diamond In The Rough - Juvenile Diamond Dove - NZ
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The Diamond Dove can often be seen on the ground with a toddling run. Their flight is strong and direct and can be undulating. The wings can make a whistling "frrr" noise when flying.
Diamond doves tend to be seen in pairs or small groups feeding off the ground. They feed off seed mostly from grasses. They will also eat ants.
The doves tend to breed after rain but mostly in spring in Southern Australia. nests are usually built from interwoven grasses and/or twig. They are of fragile construction. Two white eggs are usually laid and incubated for 13 to 14 days. Chicks are usually fully feathered and flying by two weeks.
They are known to have a variety of calls. The calls sound mournful, slow and have a falsetto quality to them. Two calls consist of two long coos followed by a pause and then a long, short and long coo. Sometimes they call two long coos. The alarm coo consists of a few short but loud coos.
Juvenile Diamond Dove, Gore Gardens Southland New Zealand.
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A Diamond In The Rough

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 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/7120497 2011-05-02T20:51:34Z 2016-05-23T04:02:39Z Dandelion Treats! - Goldfinch - Dunedin NZ
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Dandelion seeds are everywhere, the Goldfinch and Redpolls are making the most of them while they last.
The Goldfinch breeds across Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia, in open, partially wooded lowlands. It is resident in the milder west of its range, but migrates from colder regions. It will also make local movements, even in the west, to escape bad weather. It has been introduced to many areas of the world. The sexes are broadly similar, but on closer inspection male Goldfinches can often be distinguished by a larger, darker red mask that extends just behind the eye. In females, the red face does not reach the eye. The ivory-coloured bill is long and pointed, and the tail is forked. Goldfinches in breeding condition have a white bill, with a greyish or blackish mark at the tip for the rest of the year. Juveniles have a plain head and a greyer back but are unmistakable due to the yellow wing stripe. The species is divided into two major groups, each comprising several races.
The goldfinch's preferred food is small seeds such as those from thistles (the Latin name is from Carduus, a genus of thistles) and teasels, but insects are also taken when feeding young. It also regularly visits bird feeders in winter. In the winter goldfinches group together to form flocks of up to forty birds, occasionally more. In earlier times, the Goldfinch was kept as a cage bird for its song. Escapes from captivity and deliberate releases have colonized southeastern Australia and New Zealand.
Because of the thistle seeds it eats, in Christian symbolism the Goldfinch is associated with the Passion and Christ's Crown of Thorns. The Goldfinch, appearing in pictures of the Madonna and the Christ Child, represents the foreknowledge Jesus and Mary had of the Crucifixion.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 April 2011 Taken in Mosgiel Dunedin New Zealand.

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Dandelion Treats! – Goldfinch

I'm a colorful chap! – Goldfinch

Glad the sun came out! – Yellow Hammer

 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/6990594 2011-04-07T02:39:35Z 2015-10-25T08:05:37Z Hey, There Is Plenty Down Here! - Chaffinch - NZ
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The Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs), also called by a wide variety of other names, is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.
The Chaffinch's large double white wing bars, white tail edges and greenish rump easily identify this 14–16 cm long species. The breeding male is unmistakable, with his reddish underparts and a blue-grey cap. The female is drabber and greener, but still obvious.
This bird is widespread and very familiar throughout Europe. It is the most common finch in western Europe, and the second most common bird in the British Isles. Its range extends into western Asia, northwestern Africa, and Macaronesia, where it has many distinctive island forms. In the Canary Islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, the Chaffinch has colonised twice, giving rise to the endemic species known as the Blue Chaffinch and a distinctive subspecies. In each of the Azores, in Madeira, and in the rest of the Canaries there is a single species on each island.
It was introduced from Britain into a number of its overseas territories in the 18th and 19th centuries. In New Zealand it is a common species. In South Africa a very small breeding colony in the suburbs of Constantia, Hout Bay and Camps Bay near Cape Town is the only remnant of one such introduction. It uses a range of habitats, but open woodland is favoured, although it is common in gardens and on farmland.
I am fortunate to have a number of pairs that have made our garden their home. One of the sheer pleasures I enjoy in life, watching the wild birds, the chaffinch has such beautiful plumage close up, I think this one is a young male probably a spring fledgling. He looks so handsome.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 April 2011 Southland New Zealand
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Hey, There Is Plenty Down Here!

The Sky Is The Limit! – Chaffinch

 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/6979623 2011-04-04T19:58:24Z 2015-10-25T08:05:34Z Got My Yellow Eye On You! - Yellow-eyed Penguin - Rarest Penguin in the world - NZ
Our amazing adventure to Kaka Point.
The seaweed danced like a magic carpet on the waves as we wandered slowly along the deserted beach. Variable Oystercatchers made themselves invisible amongst the black of the seaweed that lay scattered along the shoreline. A few lively insect-eating Pipit birds with their rapid repeated to-and-fro movements and constant bobbing action seemed to us in time with the lapping of the waves. A few Pied Stilts stood like daddy long legs against the scattered rocks, while the masked plover introduced himself with a loud call as he flew off over the cliff top.

For a moment my hubby (Keith) said he felt like Tom Hanks in "Cast Away", nothing but the sound of the breakers pounding the rocks and creating an endless swirl of foam, the gulls shrieking overhead, the crackle of loose stones beneath our rubber soled boots, the untouched bush line reaching up into the sky, occasionally punctuated by a gigantic chalkboard of sheer rock just crying out to the wind for more eternal art work.

We crouched, walked, climbed, and scrambled as unobtrusively as possible stalking numerous native birds, some willing to pose for a photograph while others soared high above us till they were out of sight.

Much to our delight hidden amongst the carpet of undergrowth was a single yellow eye watching our every move. Mindful not to distress or frighten him we took some photos. I was delighted to meet this rare and endangered Yellow Eyed Penguin for the first time.
Yellow Eyed Penguin
Unique to New Zealand, the hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, is thought to be the world's rarest penguin.
The Yellow-eyed Penguin is the sole extant species in the genus Megadyptes. (A smaller, recently extinct species M. waitaha was discovered in 2008. Thought to be closely related to the Little Penguin (Eudyptula minor), new molecular research has shown it is more closely related to penguins of the genus Eudyptes. Mitochondrial and nuclear DNA evidence suggests it split from the ancestors of Eudyptes around 15 million years ago.
With an estimated population of 4000 they are considered one of the world's rarest penguin species. The main threats include habitat degradation and introduced predators. It may be the most ancient of all living penguins. In August 2010 the yellow-eyed penguin was granted protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Penguins are thought of as the most human-like of all birds, waddling around and waving their flippers, full of character! Unlike humans though, penguins are very well adapted for life at sea, with streamlined bodies for torpedo speed and flat, overlapping feathers designed to keep them dry.

There are 18 different species of penguin in the world and all of these live in the Southern Hemisphere. Hoiho are very special to Otago Museum because, although they live on small islands south of New Zealand, the largest mainland colony of this wonderful bird is on Otago Peninsula, just a few kilometers from Dunedin City.

Hoiho can live for up to 20 years and spend most of the day at sea, feeding on fish and squid. They're amazing underwater and can dive down to 120 metres deep, holding their breath for up to four minutes! During their breeding season, the penguins come ashore every evening and waddle up the beach to their nest site as far as one kilometer inland! There they'll tend to their eggs and chicks, of which there are usually only two per year.

Hoiho had been living along the southeast coast of New Zealand long before people arrived and are well adapted to escape from predators in the sea such as seals and sharks because they can swim swiftly.

However, these penguins are clumsy walkers on land and are unable to escape from introduced land predators. Farming and coastal deforestation is reducing the shelter the penguins need for nesting. At one point, the significant reduction in population numbers meant Hoiho almost became endangered.

We are very blessed to live in such an "untouched world" and to have so many wonderful and beautiful creatures literally on our doorstep.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 April 2011, Kaka Point Southland New Zealand.

Yellow Eyed Penguin

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Roaring Bay – Kaka Point – Southland

You Can't See Me! – Variable Oysercatcher

Hey, I'll Pose! – Pipit

The Spur-winged Plover

Pied Stilt

The Hooker's – Sealion – Kaka Point

Flying Pied Stilts

Wave Kaka Point

Yellow Eyed Penguin

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The fantail or pīwakawaka (Rhipidura fuliginosa) is 16 centimetres long, including its 8-centimetre tail. It weighs 8 grams. Most fantails are brown above and pale underneath. Their fan-like tail, usually held high above the body, is made up of long dark central feathers flanked by white feathers. About 20% of South Island fantails are completely black.
The fantail's tail contributes to its distinctive flight – twisting and turning in the air as it catches insects in flight. Its call is like a kissing sound.
New Zealand's fantails belong to three separate subspecies not found in Australia: one on each of the North, South and Chatham islands.
Fantails mainly eat insects. They build distinctive nests with hanging tails under protective foliage in tree forks, lay three or more speckled white eggs, and raise two to five broods in a season. The population fluctuates, but tends to recover quickly if it drops. The oldest bird known was three years. Fantails are common in forest, rural and urban environments.
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This cute little fantail sang and danced around me for at least 5 minutes. He swooped through the tree branches catching tiny insects in mid air and he would come back and land on the branch where he sang and danced. It was almost as if he was telling me a story and showing off at the same time. I held the camera up to him and at one point I thought he was going to land on my hand. I think he could see his reflection in the camera lens, he was very impressed and pleased with himself.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 March 2011 Rural Southland

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A Quick Pose – Fantail

*Have You Seen My Fan? – Fantail *

I'm ignoring you! – Fantail

Natures beautiful Fan! – Fantail

A Pampas Display – Black Fantail

 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/6830679 2011-03-05T06:58:00Z 2016-05-22T09:49:34Z One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest! - Shining Cuckoo - NZ
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This little beauty made my day. I had never seen a shining cuckoo before, least of all held one or kissed one gently on his back. While sitting at my computer there was a flapping sound in the lounge. When I saw him I think I stopped breathing I was so excited even though at the time I did not know what type of bird it was. I have never seen them in the garden or in the wild, and I am guessing he was on his way to the Solomon Islands as the breeding season is over. I would like to think that he stopped in for a rest, and also to introduce himself to me. A few quick photos and a short video and we released him back into the wild where he belongs. He was frightened at first but he soon relaxed and as you can see I was able to touch him once more before he flew away. I feel so privileged to have met this beautiful bird.
The credit for this photo and video goes to my wonderful hubby Keith.

The Shining cuckoo: Shining cuckoos or pīpīwharauroa (Chrysococcyx lucidus) breed in Australia, Vanuatu and New Caledonia as well as New Zealand. The New Zealand subspecies overwinter in the Bismarck Archipelago and Solomon Islands, and returns to New Zealand from late September. The shining cuckoo's call – repeated ascending whistles followed by one or two long descending whistles – heralds spring. Once they have mated and laid their one olive-green egg in a grey warbler's nest, they are free of parental duties, but stay around for several months. They feed mainly on invertebrates, including a kōwhai-eating caterpillar. When ready to migrate they gather in flocks of several hundred. Shining cuckoos are 16 centimetres long and weigh 25 grams. They have a metallic green back and white underparts with green bars.
Southland New Zealand

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Where Were You When The Riroriro Sang?

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 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/6624986 2011-01-22T06:19:23Z 2016-02-29T01:24:17Z I'm As Beautiful As My Song Is..! - Song Thrush - NZ
The beautiful Song Thrush with large black eyes and speckled chest to me is a beautiful bird, just like its beautiful song. Nature provides us with a free-to-view window into the world of her beautiful creatures and landscapes every day, but only if we all take a moment to pause our busy day to day lives and take a look. After a long day out photographing natures creatures and landscapes I always come home feeling rejuvenated and energized not only in body but in spirit, mind and soul; Birds are a passion for me, I spend hours photographing them and just watching them. There is so much to learn from our little feathered creatures.
Introduced from Europe between 1862- 78 and now found throughout the mainland and offshore islands of New Zealand in gardens, orchards, parks, exotic plantations, scrub, hedgerows and regenerating native forest. The upperparts are warm brown, buff-white below, with breast boldly spotted dark brown. The bill is yellowish brown with yellow gape, and the legs are pinkish brown. The male song is a loud string of repeated clear-cut musical phrases, each separated by a brief pause: 'chitty-choo, chitty-choo, co-eee, co-eee….' The alarm note is a rapidly repeated 'chuk' or 'chip' and the flight call is a thin high-pitched 'seep'.
The Song Thrush feeds mostly on the ground, hopping and running then remaining motionless. They eat invertebrates such a snails ( hammered open on a regular 'anvil'), insects, worms, amphipods, millipedes and spiders and a variety of fruits from native and introduced shrubs and weeds.
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*I'm As Beautiful As My Song Is..! Song Thrush

Maple Tree Dweller! – Baby Song Thursh!

Who left these feathers! Song Thrush

 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/6588725 2011-01-15T09:24:24Z 2015-10-25T08:04:11Z Is Someone Going To Feed Me! - Baby Rosella - NZ
The Eastern Rosella is sometimes kept as a pet. These birds are desired for their beautifully coloured plumage. They are intelligent creatures, which can be trained to whistle a wide repertoire of tunes and may even learn to speak a few words or phrases. Rosellas can make good companion parrots; however, they require a great deal of attention and many toys to satisfy their need for social interaction and mental stimulation. These birds do not always adapt to life as a family pet and even hand-raised birds may never become fully domesticated. Generally, this species does not tolerate "petting" or "cuddling" and is apt to bite in response to this type of handling. Many people believe that Rosellas are best housed in large aviaries that enable them to fly freely with minimal human socialization. Despite these difficulties, many people enjoy the Eastern Rosella as a beautiful pet with a strong, feisty personality.
Maple Glen Gardens Southland New Zealand where these beauties roam free.

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Is Someone Going To Feed Me!

Eye Catcher

 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/6588680 2011-01-15T09:03:53Z 2015-10-25T08:04:09Z Bob Marley Look Alike! - Golden Pheasant - NZ **
How often does one get close enough to see a birds pin feathers This young Pheasant with his new Pin Feathers that have formed was a first for me, his feathers look like they have been put into curlers. As the pin feather grow longer, the blood supply is concentrated in only the base of the shaft, and the tip of the shaft encases the feather itself, in a waxy coating. As moulting birds preen, they remove the waxy coating, and the feather unfurls to reveal some of the most amazing colours. This young bird reminded me of Bob Marley with the wax coating on his feathers.
The Golden Pheasant or "Chinese Pheasant", (Chrysolophus pictus) is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and the family Phasianidae. It is native to forests in mountainous areas of western China but feral populations have been established in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. The adult male is 90-105 cm in length, its tail accounting for two-thirds of the total length. It is unmistakable with its golden crest and rump and bright red body. The deep orange "cape" can be spread in display, appearing as an alternating black and orange fan that covers all of the face except its bright yellow eye, with a pinpoint black pupil. Males have a golden-yellow crest with a hint of red at the tip. The face, throat, chin, and the sides of neck are rusty tan. The wattles and orbital skin are both yellow in colour, and the ruff or cape is light orange. The upper back is green and the rest of the back and rump are golden-yellow in colour. The tertiaries are blue whereas the scapulars are dark red. Another characteristic of the male plumage is the central tail feathers which are black spotted with cinnamon as well as the tip of the tail being a cinnamon buff. The upper tail coverts are the same colour as the central tail feathers. Males also have a scarlet breast, and scarlet and light chestnut flanks and underparts. Lower legs and feet are a dull yellow.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Jan. 15th 2011
No offence intended towards Bob Marley, just a little light humor…
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Bright & Beautiful – Golden Pheasant

 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/6534319 2011-01-04T20:04:29Z 2015-10-25T08:04:01Z Perfect Beginning - Mother & Child - African Collared Dove - NZ
African Collard Dove Nesting in the Gore Gardens Southland here babies will arrive at the beginning of 2011 to start their feathered lives. The African Collared Dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea) is native to Africa, specifically from the arid region south of the Sahara. Its range extends in a band right across the continent, and into southern Arabia. Although it lives in arid lands, it is found around water sources. It is reported to have been introduced into New Zealand, but it is more likely that the birds there are descended from domestic Barbary Doves.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Jan. 2011
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Perfect Beginning – Mother & Child

Whats up Doc!! – African Collared Dove

A Little Birdie Told Us You Are Expecting – Congratulations

 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/6389495 2010-12-04T20:04:08Z 2016-05-21T07:51:57Z Come on Pip, You Can Do It, I Did It! - Baby Seagull Hatching! - NZ
It is not every day that one stumbles upon one of the spectacular wonders of nature. We were fortunate enough to see what I consider one of Natures most amazing scenes, a baby sea gull that had begun to make it's way into the world. The hatched chick appeared to be encouraging him to break free, it was such a sweet little scene to witness. One of natures little miracles makes you think… if tiny chick can break free from the confounds of an egg, anything is possible if you believe it, focus on it and decide that you can do it….then you can achieve your goals.

Soon after an egg is laid, a small air bubble forms in the large end under the shell. A membrane separating the mass of the egg and the air bubble serves as a diaphragm to relieve stress and pressure resulting from thermal changes of temperature. The drier the ambient air is, naturally the more fluid is depleted and the faster the bubbles grows. Correct humidity insures that the bubble does not grow to a certain degree by the time the embryo is ready to hatch, but that the air bubble does not enlarge to the point of depleting the fluids that are necessary for the final growth of the embryo. The importance of correct humidity is more apparent at the end of incubation. The normal condition is that the bubble has enlarged to the point where the chick can reach his beak through the membrane wall and pick around the shell breaking the bubble area off as a door. If humidity has been excessive, the chick may not reach the bubble but will pip the shell in the fluids under the bubble and may drown at that moment, before he is able to go any further with his effort to release himself from the confines of the egg. On the other hand, if humidity has been too low, the bubble will be oversized and the fluids under it will have dehydrated to the point where final development of the embryo will be retarded and the chick may become stuck to the shell when it pips.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Rural Southland River Banks 4th Dec. 2010
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Come on Pip, You Can Do It, I Did It!

*A Closer Look At The Nest *

*Where Did Everyone Go! *

Who Can Yell Louder!

Video by Keith Lightfoot
Birds of a feather – Amazing Footage – Very Noisy
 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/6290324 2010-11-16T21:02:49Z 2015-10-25T08:03:04Z Don't Talk With Your Mouth Full! - Starlings Chicks - NZ
The Starling Chicks are growing fast and the parents continue to do endless trips to feed the 6 hungry mouths that open wide each time they appear with a new load of worms.
I am sure that many Mums and Dads out there will relate to this little scene that unfolded while I was ready with my camera.
View Large to get a peek inside this little guys mouth! Southland New Zealand
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Being Fed

I Can't Remember Who Is Next

The Smart One

Being Told Off

Bringing The Food

Don't Talk With Your Mouth Full!

We Have Fledged

 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/6253432 2010-11-10T08:50:37Z 2015-10-25T08:02:54Z Loosing The Baby Fluff! - Magpie - NZ
I have been observing the baby Magpie for some weeks now. He had fallen out of the nest after a wind storm and I was concerned. He is one lucky baby, his parents have taken good care of him and he is now able to fly. I was pleased to see that he also has a sibling, one must have remained in the nest, they are both flying and learning how to survive in their little world along our rural road in Southland New Zealand

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 October 21st 2010
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 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/6229244 2010-11-06T11:08:40Z 2015-10-25T08:02:50Z Come on Kids Move Along! - Mallard Ducks - NZ
This little family of 5 was waddeling across the paddock at our brother in laws home in Rural Invercargill. She is showing them the way to the pond, a fair walk for these tiny tots. I thought that they looked so sweet amoungst the grass going to seed which is much taller than the little ducklings are. View large.
The green head and yellow bill of the mallard duck is a familiar sight to many people living in the Northern hemisphere. In fact, the mallard is thought to be the most abundant and wide-ranging duck on Earth. Mallards prefer calm, shallow sanctuaries, but can be found in almost any body of freshwater across Asia, Europe, and North America. They're also found in saltwater and brackish water and are commonly found in wetlands. The male, or drake, is the more distinctively colored of the mallards. Its iconic green head sits atop a white neckband that sets off a chestnut-colored chest and gray body. Females are mottled drab brown in color, but sport iridescent purple-blue wing feathers that are visible as a patch on their sides. They grow to about 26 inches (65 centimeters) in length and can weigh up to 3 pounds (1.4 kilograms).
Location Taken: Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand. Panasonic Lumix Camera Model DMC-FZ35 Nov. 2010
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Female Mallard Duck

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 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/5932006 2010-09-18T11:10:42Z 2015-10-25T08:01:27Z Glad the sun came out! - Yellow Hammer - NZ - Southland
These little Yellow Hammers are so striking, I never realized how many different colours they have, they have a pink/brown tinge to their underside. Lying on my belly poking the camera out of the lounge sliding doors I was able to capture this little beauty with the sun bouncing off the yellow. They are very flighty so I was delighted they did not spot me. The green finches in the background were enjoying the treats!
The Yellowhammer, Emberiza citrinella, is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, which breeds across Europe and much of Asia. The Yellowhammer was introduced to New Zealand in 1862 and is now common and widespread there. It is probably more abundant in New Zealand now than in Europe where it is in serious decline, (in the UK the species fell by 54% between 1970 and 2003). In Europe and Asia most birds are resident, but some far northern birds migrate south in winter. It is common in all sorts of open areas with some scrub or trees and form small flocks in winter.
The Yellowhammer is a robust 15.5–17 cm long bird, with a thick seed-eater's bill. The male has a bright yellow head, yellow underparts, and a heavily streaked brown back. The female is much duller, and more streaked below. The familiar, if somewhat monotonous, song of the cock is often described as A little bit of bread and no cheese.
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Chaffie comes to visit! – Chaffinch

I wish these seeds weren't so hard! – Yellow Hammer

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 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/5814787 2010-08-29T02:20:38Z 2016-05-19T23:44:11Z His & Hers! - Redpoll - NZ - Southland
The Redpolls are a group of small passerine birds in the finch family Fringillidae which have characteristic red markings on their heads. They are very closely related, and taxonomically could be considered as any thing from one to five species. Recent studies tend to support three species.
They are primarily seed-eaters, and often feed acrobatically like a tit; their diet may include some insects in summer. They have a dry reeling song and a metallic call. They lay 4-7 eggs in a nest in a tree or, in the case of Arctic Redpoll, a large bush. They can form large flocks outside the breeding season, sometimes mixed with other finches.
Location Taken: Gore, Southland, New Zealand.
Panasonic Lumix Camera Model DMC-FZ35 29 Aug 2010. Lying on my belly with my camera pointed through the sliding doors was the method used to get this capture.

"His & Hers! – Redpoll"

Chaffie comes to visit! – Chaffinch

I wish these seeds weren't so hard! – Yellow Hammer

Glad the sun came out! – Yellow Hammer

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 AndreaEL http://www.redbubble.com/people/andreael tag:www.redbubble.com,2005:ImageWork/5646268 2010-07-31T06:11:17Z 2015-10-25T08:00:17Z Can you see me! - Baby Sparrow - New Zealand
Baby sparrow hiding in a log while I was photographing him. I was worried that a cat would get him, he was very young and did not seem afraid.
Location Taken: Gore, Southland, New Zealand.
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2. Later Greek writers include ______________, a lyric poet whose poems contained references to mythology, and the tragic playwrights Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides.
3. ____________ was the goddess of love, who was said to have been born from the foam of the sea.
4. _______________ was the goddess of wisdom, and protector of cities and civilization.
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2. Why were women seen as lesser beings? How does Greek mythology support this belief regarding women?
3. Overall, what were the initial roles of the Greek and Roman gods? How might this have been beneficial for mankind?
4. Choose another one of the love stories. How does this story show the kindness the gods are capable of feeling?
5. How did Medea help Jason? Why did she help him? Should she have helped him? Why or why not?
6. Should Greek mythology be understood as a bible of sorts? Why or why not?
7. Who won the Trojan War? How did they win? What do their successful tactics say about them?
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The Greek gods were based on the perfect man.
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The Trojan War lasted for many years.
Part 1) What was the cause of the Trojan War? What took place during the Trojan War? How were the Greeks and the Trojans affected by this war? How did the requirements of a hero also change because of this war?
Part 2) What ended the Trojan War? How were both the Greeks and Trojans affected by this event? What does this event say about the Greeks? What does it also say about the Trojans?
Part 3) Describe a war that has taken place since the United States has been a country. Why did it begin? What took place during this war? How long did it last? Why? How did it end? How did this war affect those involved? How are the effects of this war still seen today?
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According to the Greeks, in the beginning their was only chaos.
Part 1) Describe the main stories of creation and the birth of man, according to Greek mythology. How do these stories compare to each other? What might be the reasons for differences between these stories?
Part 2) How do these stories compare to the creation stories found in world religions today? What might be the reason for any similarities? Are you surprised by these similarities? Why or why not?
Part 3) What are your beliefs regarding the creation of the universe and the birth of man? From where do your beliefs come? How has your culture influenced your beliefs regarding creation? How important is one's culture to one's beliefs? Explain.
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I'm a fluent Yiddish speaker. Film and Theater actress as well.
This meetup is for enjoying and relearning this fun, expressive language at all our various levels and dialects. Chat about books, music, movies, theater, culture, travel, about Yiddish and yiddishkeit as we experienced it or not. Those who know help those who don't - yet. Ayb du vilst red'n Yiddish, kum tsu unzerer Meetup, und du velst zeyn tsufridden! Come to speak it, hear it, and enjoy yourself.
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Meet Adam - a young boy with AS. Adam invites young readers to learn about AS from his perspective. In this book, Adam helps children understand the difficulties faced by a child with AS; he tells them what AS is, what it feels like to have AS and how they can help children with AS by understanding their differences and appreciating their many talents. This book is ideally suited for boys and girls between 7 and 15 years old and also serves as an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.
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Boynton takes exception to Boogaard
There is always an interesting subplot when the Ducks play Minnesota, with heavyweights George Parros and Derek Boogaard available to drop the gloves.
Parros was scratched from the Ducks lineup in Tuesday's game, though, and a somewhat controversial episode unfolded in the second period when Ducks defenseman Nick Boynton took on the 6-foot-8, 257-pound Boogaard, who had attempted to run down diminutive Ducks forward Dan Sexton.
The two exchanged blows, and Boogaard appeared to deliver an extra punch as Boynton was felled on the ice. That breach of fight code drew the ire of Boynton's teammates.
Boynton didn't care for it, either.
"If a guy that big needs to do that, he's got no respect," Boynton said. "I'd never hit somebody when they're down."
Boynton didn't necessarily think that somebody needed to step up to Boogaard. Nor was he sure that a statement was made.
"That's the way the game happens," he said. "It doesn't matter who it is. You don't like to see a guy, especially a guy like that, take a run at a guy."
An unintended target of the fight was referee Tony Sericolo, who took a punch from Boogaard while trying to break the two up and left the game to have his ribs X-rayed (Boogaard received a 10-minute misconduct penalty).
Said Boynton of Sericolo, "He's a little worse for wear than I am."
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May the court appointed administrator of an West Virginia estate without a will sell the decedents home? Property owned by the decedent only. Only living blood relative is a 93 yr old cousin. Does the administrator of the estate need a specific power of attorney from the cousin to sign the sales contract and sell the home?
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My Mom died March 12, 2016. 3 brothers I'm oldest and 2nd brother who lives in same town executor. Was schocked Mom left home and contents to brother having changed will 1 month before father died 3 yrs ago complications dementia and Mom was at time frazeled from being care giver. Will said 1/3 on other which was 108,000 from qualified funds to me which I was greatful. My brother was coil on how things were divided even to day of burial. He was not being forth right on will. I pulled and found out above. He acts like car is his not by will worth 12000 Mercedes and nonqualified funds a no discussion and could be verified by 1099/2015 tax return with verification of balances since she died unexpectly from fall. My other brother seemed upset I would question anything but both have had money given prior to death at least 100,000 to 3rd brother when struggling. So with second handling funds and even though she had her own home and was independent I have questions why the inequity but overlooking that my brothers behavior on discussing other funds which seem under inflated. He's filed most forms on web site for County but his arrogance and odd behavior and my other brother make me want verification of accuracy conceding home/contents just to see I have not been blindsided. State WV in Morgantown. All us have been sucessful for most part and got along and it's unfortunate mistrust has entered equation more so than money.
Twenty-five years ago, several months before his death, my father loaned my then-husband $35,000 and my husband signed a promissory note with interest at 9% per annum. My now ex-husband never repaid the loan to my father, but paid me the principal a few months ago. Do I have a legal right to collect the interest or has the statute of limitations run for estate matters?
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My father died in may 2015 and left his wife (my step-mom) as the executor of his will. The probate hasn't closed yet and now my step mom is in a nursing facility. He left me and my step brother as co-executors if she was not able to handle things. I was wondering if I had any legal right to things now since my step mother is in a nursing facility. My father told my sister and me he left her 60,000.00 dollars when he dies. She tells us he only left her 5,000.00. I don't know but I find that hard to believe. Is there any way I can find out if he left her any money because I'm afraid if he did maybe my step brother took over this and she knows nothing about it. Sarah D.GrubbsJA: Estate law can seem daunting, but getting accurate information now can save you headaches down the road. The attorneys we work with have a lot of experience, and I'd like to match you with the one who's the best fit. Have you consulted a lawyer yet?Customer: I have a lawyer but he is not returning my calls.JA: Is there anything else the Estate Lawyer should be aware of?Customer: There is a house involved alsoJA: OK. Got it. I'm sending you to a secure page on JustAnswer so you can place the $5 fully-refundable deposit now. While you're filling out that form, I'll tell the Estate Lawyer about your situation and then connect you two.
My half brother died last week and my other siblings refused contact with me, how can I get information about his estate. Thank you
my sister is stealing and taking anything she wants from my dads estate.I want her to be held up for accountable.She will not talk to me and my other sister at all.
My brother passed away late January. He had no wife or children.My mother is in a nursing home with severe alzheimers.My other brothers are not contacting me at all regarding information of the estate and inheritance. I'm embarrassed to say that I believe that they intend to do whatever it takes legally to keep more between themselves by keeping me out of the loop.What are my rights?
My father passed away, I never his will, but his wife (my stepmom) just sold their house. I heard my sister and I only inherit when she dies, but if she sells the house do we get a share now?
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Sometime between 5:30 and 11:30 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the home through an unlocked door. Once inside, the suspect stole several pieces of jewelry.
Precinct 9 - White Marsh
Precinct 9 - White Marsh
At 9:37 a.m., an unknown armed suspect entered the Salvo Auto Parts store and stole cash from the registers. The suspect then fled in a vehicle.
At 8:42 p.m., a suspect entered the Lowe's store and after selecting merchandise, he displayed a pocket knife to employees and demanded that they not follow him out of the store. A second male suspect was waiting in a vehicle outside and they both fled the scene. Both suspects were detained and taken into custody.
At 12:01 a.m., the victim was walking through the parking lot of the White Marsh Mall when he was approached by two suspects. One of the suspects placed an item over the victim's head while the other suspect removed the victim's property from his pants pocket. The victim later found all of his stolen property nearby.
Sometime between noon and 3 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the apartment through an unlocked front door. While inside, the suspect(s) took a game system, four video games, a computer and jewelry.
At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the First Mariner Bank and handed a note to the teller demanding money while impling a weapon. After receiving the money, the suspect thanked the teller and then fled.
Sometime between 10 p.m. on May 23 and 5:52 a.m. on May 24, an unknown suspect gained entry into the residence through a rear window, ransacked the interior and then left. Nothing was taken.
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Woolwich enjoyed 'the craic' with a Paddy's Day tea party and dance for around 300 guests.
There was dancing, costumes, Guinness and merriment at the annual celebrations of Irish Community Services (ICS) on Monday (March 17).
The festivities were held at Woolwich Town Hall with guests including the mayors of Greenwich and Bexley.
Director of ICS Ellen Stafford said: "It was absolutely fantastic.
"There was endless tea and biscuits. It was a really nice day."
The ICS, for the Irish community in Greenwich, Bexley and Lewisham, are based in the Royal Arsenal and meet up every week as well as having outreach work and lunch clubs.
To find out more call 020 8854 4466 or visit irishcommunityservices.org.uk
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