A parson bird

 or as it is more commonly known, a Tui.

Spring is here and so are the birds.

Waxeye on blossom

What am I?

This tiny moth was on the mat as we stepped inside the door. 

Does anyone know what its name is as I don't but I think it is rather attractive. 

It is only about an inch across.

A sign of spring

Beautiful magnolia blossom

Goldfinch

Canada Geese

On Hamilton Lake, 

New Zealand

A birds eye view

Recently I flew from Dunedin in the South Island to Hamilton in the North Island - and back again. These are some of the photos I took of the mountains, from the plane window.

The Seaward Kaikouras

Mounts Tongariro and Ruapehu
in a sea of cloud.

Mount Taranaki, (Egmont)

The Southern Alps

To read the legend of Taranaki, Ruapehu and Tongariro go here.

Sharing with Debbie at Friday Foto Friends