Companions for the Rhino’s, Auckland Zoo has a small group of Springbok’s. One poor ‘Bok’ looks like it lost a horn at some stage.
A Second Look at the Cheetah
A few more of the Cheetah on their Auckland Zoo Walk.
Walking the Cheetah’s
Auckland Zoo put on some pretty awesome tours. One such is the Cheetah walk. I wasn’t on the walk myself, but with a long lens on the camera I managed to capture some images of these cool cats. I’ll spit up the images between today and tomorrow…for no reason but Im away from the computer at the moment, so have scheduled for a few days.
White Pink Flamingo
I think technically these are white flamingo’s – pink ones being a lot pinker. Shot on the Sony Nex at Auckland Zoo.
Interesting fact – sadly earlier this year the oldest believed flamingo died at the Australia zoo – 83 years old!!!
The Zebra
The Zebra. Auckland Zoo
Sony Nex
The Giraffe
Baby (perhaps teenager) Giraffe from Auckland Zoo.
The Journey
Every journey starts with one step.
Above the Tracks
Auckland’s rail network (or part of it)
Red Sky Morning
The old phrase ‘red sky in the morning, shepherds warning’ (or sailors depending on your upbringing and geographical location) appears to be ringing true today as I await the cyclone that is Lusi on its way to New Zealand.
We have been told to cancel upcoming weekend activities outdoors, prepare for a king tide, massive coastal weather, possible flooding, high winds and power cuts. Its always so surreal when a large storm approaches. The air changes. Things go still. Most animals seem to know something is coming.
I enjoy weather extremes. Within limits. All going well, I will try to get out in some of it and take in the amazing power that is mother nature. Going not so well, I’ll stay inside.
As I write the breeze is mellow. News reports its already picking up at the top of the country, so its just a small wait now…
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