We came across this chap when we were walking through bush the other day while in Rotorua.. This native Wood Pigeon.. Kereru are renowned for getting 'drunk'.. and is not uncommon to see them crashing and falling from tree's .. are have been known to have to go into care to 'Detox'.. as they gorge themselves on fruit and berries.... This guy certainly has been doing well on something..
Nice shot. Very chunky. Some of our birds get drunk on pyracantha berries in the fall and we have to keep the shutters shut or they crash into the windows.
How did you do this? These flighty big creatures don't hang around! Seeing the plumage and the bright eyes is something you normally would not see! fav
