Kawaupaka.....

....Little Shag or Little Pied Cormorant.

The rain came and this Little Shag was completely drenched but quite happy sitting on the branch preening. A common native it is the smallest shag. Highly variable plumages from all black to pied, but all have short stubby bills, yellow in adults, dark in juveniles, eye is brown, feet black and a long tail. Found round lakes, ponds, rivers and streams, also estuaries, harbours and sheltered coastal waters.

Steady rain fell last night into this morning, not nearly enough to relieve drought conditions but we'll take whatever we can get. It was nice to get out for a drive and have a breather as we're expecting more of the same tomorrow weather wise.

Thank  you for stopping by yesterday with lovely comments, stars and fav's, it was certainly fun trying something a little different.

Hope you all had a great weekend - Happy Sunday everyone :)