Tui in the Kowhai..

In at my Sisters today and the Tui's where really busy in the Kowhai Tree... The blossom of the Kowhai are a favourite and they just go crazy flying in and out and chasing any other bird that happens to land in the tree.. The song of the Tui is particularly beautiful.. they have two voice boxes so they can make two different noises at the same time... The Tui is often called the Parson bird..

[Graeme Stevens]

Great shot

[Annie D]

gorgeous

[Graham Thresher]

Super capture.

[Maggiemae]

Really good shot of the tui - I never get the chance! Got the kowhai but no bellbirds or tuis!

[Delia]

Classic NZ photo. Beautiful

[Babs]

Great shot and beautiful bird.

[Andrea]

We counted over 20 in a tree at the weekend. They are 'high' on nectar😊

[julia]

@andreajoy They certainly are... banging and crashing around ...

[Dianne]

Beautiful shot - fav

[Liana Bull]

This is an amazing capture of these gorgeous birds - I have trying to capture them for days but this is so good. Well done. I know how elusive they can be. I didn't know about the two voice boxes either. Very impressive!

[julia]

@kiwinanna Thanks Liana they surely are tricky little fellows...

[Denise Wood]

Wonderful capture :)

[Paula W]

How interesting that sounds amazing I'm going to google their call. A super shot Julia.

[Fisher Family]

A beautiful composition!

Ian

[Rosie Kind]

Fabulous - Fav

[Pat Knowles]

Those Tui birds know they look good in among yellow blossom!

[Cathie]

I love the composition and processing on this, Julia. Beautiful.

[Judith Johnson]

Such a pretty shot, and I love the flower 'necklace!' I bought some Tui bird fabric when I was in NZ earlier this year and have made it into placemats. They remind me of our fabulous holiday there.

[Diane]

Great perspective Nd processing Julia.

[Diane]

Sorry meant to say and, silly auto prompt . Haha

[Keri]

Just beautiful! Great focus on him.

[kali]

i love the seed pods