Not seen these before in Gisborne.
First heard them cooing in the morning and after a while saw one on the roof as the sun was rising. According to authorities first introduced to Auckland and have spread to Bay of Plenty and Opotiki. Now several birds here ? whether escaped from captivity or migrated south from BoP.
Spotted this spotted dove on the lines, and just for kicks and to continue my recent theme of worlds worst photos, I took a phone photo through my binoculars. I was actually amazed how well it worked.
Is anybody monitoring the spread of these, and do they take over food or habitat from native birds?
I first saw a few of these several years ago, maybe half a kilometre down my street, now there are dozens of them around home and they seem to have filled the entire valley.
Resting on shore until we happened along.
2 adults, 2 juveniles first record of breeding at Travis Wetland
Body length (minus legs) 8 mm.
Not the best photo. The wind was blowing and it was really difficult to catch the spider anywhere close to in focus.
golden spider
legs have black tips
1.5cm body (incl head)
Sits in middle of web
web 40cm diameter
in door frame, shady, sheltered
In web among alders at night.
I presume its a
Eriophora pustulosa
There seems to be such a difference in colour patterns.