These photographs were taken during a visit to the Taramaire Wildlife Refuge Reserve near Miranda in the Waikato by the Firth of Thames. At the time of year visited its possible to see many migrant birds preparing for their return journey. Some of them, such as the Oystercatchers come from the South Island, while others like the Bar-tailed Godwits come from as far away as the Arctic.Â
Birds of a feather…
Oystercatchers in flight
Oystercatchers in flight catching up with others of a similar feather
Solitary white-faced Heron
Rising tide
Solitary boat on the beach