The Kea.......

.........NZ’s Parrot


The Kea is only found in the mountains of the South Island, NZ.
This bird was photographed at the Otira Viaduct Lookout, ‘Deaths Corner’ near Arthur’s Pass.


Arthur’s Pass is situated in the Southern Alps. It became the South Island’s first national park in 1929, and links the east and west coasts of NZ.


Extra photos.
1: Morning light.  View from our accommodation at Bealy, near Arthur’s Pass National Park
2: Waimakariri River and Southern Alps, Arthur’s Pass National Park
3: Late afternoon. These trees are growing in Lake Brunner near Mitchells, a place which is at the southern end of the lake.
 
If you are interested, I have added two back blips, both with extra photos.
Wednesday 29th - Views around Lake Tekapo. Of particular interest is the live collie dog posing with the statue of the same.
Thursday 30th – Castle Rock Reserve on the Haast Pass road with views from the rocky outcrop and grazing cattle.