I'm not sure if this is the very same native wood pigeon, or "Kereru," that kept coming in the late afternoons last year to nibble the new leaves on our plum tree here at Struan Farm, but I suspect that it is.
And just about in time for the annual national count of these birds too. The Great Kereru Count is due to start on September 21 and runs through September 30th this year, so mark your diaries and plan to participate. After last year I know where they hang out here at Struan Farm. We've counted as many as 20 at one time in the the willow trees along our border fence with the neighbour, so that ends up being a morning destination for me during the count.
In the meantime I will continue to stalk this bird to see if I can get some better pics. At a certain point I chase it off the tree, since those plums are quite good!
Comments