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The godwits

The godwits have arrived in NZ. They fly non-stop from Alaska or Siberia and it takes them 8-9 days. They hold a world record for non-stop flight.
We are staying at Ambury Park on the Manukau Harbour. Nearby are some sand and shell banks and thousands of birds.
2nd October 2020 2nd Oct 20

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MaureenPP
I am so envious! Used to go there when my mum was alive and lived nearby - brings back some happy memories!
October 2nd, 2020  
Dianne ace
@maureenpp a great spot
October 2nd, 2020  
Graeme Stevens
a staff meeting by the look of it!
October 2nd, 2020  
KoalaGardens🐨 ace
what a wonderful sight
October 2nd, 2020  
Margo
Wonderful birds
October 2nd, 2020  
Louise
Great capture, they blend right in with the shore.
October 2nd, 2020  
Babs ace
Wow amazing, looks like a scene from a Hitchcock movie.
October 2nd, 2020  
Issi Bannerman ace
Great action shot and super composition.
October 2nd, 2020  
Beryl Lloyd ace
A great shot of the birds - could be a horror movie !
October 2nd, 2020  
Joan Robillard ace
Wonderful
October 2nd, 2020  
aikiuser (jenn) ace
Wow, that is fascinating! ...if you see a cameo of Alfred Hitchcock anywhere, please beware
October 2nd, 2020  
Lou Ann ace
Oh what a lovely capture.
October 2nd, 2020  
carol white ace
A super capture
October 2nd, 2020  
Pat Knowles ace
I have never seen a Godwit ...what a strange name for a bird! They look quite big & I presume a sea bird.
October 2nd, 2020  
haskar ace
Great capture. Lovely layers.
October 2nd, 2020  
Peter ace
Great action shot full of movement Dianne:)
October 3rd, 2020  
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