South Island robin- Petroica australis australis
I saw a lot of these friendly trusting birds in the South Island's beech forest. This one stayed with me for an hour while I was taking photos in its mossy forest home. The robin came right up to me picking sandflies of my shoes and gaiters. They always visited my tent feeding on sandflies which were gathering between the fly and inner. I think this is a male bird but I would be happy to be corrected on that. The world seems to be a different place since I have returned from the South Island. We are expecting a Coronavirus community outbreak any day in New Zealand. The borders are closed except for returning residents and as of today libraries will be closed too. I hope you are all keeping well under the circumstances.
South Island robin- Petroica australis australis
I saw a lot of these friendly trusting birds in the South Island's beech forest. This one stayed with me for an hour while I was taking photos in its mossy forest home. The robin came right up to me picking sandflies of my shoes and gaiters. They always visited my tent feeding on sandflies which were gathering between the fly and inner. I think this is a male bird but I would be happy to be corrected on that. The world seems to be a different place since I have returned from the South Island. We are expecting a Coronavirus community outbreak any day in New Zealand. The borders are closed except for returning residents and as of today libraries will be closed too. I hope you are all keeping well under the circumstances.