Over the past couple of weeks we have been treated to the arrival of a pair of tuis. Looks as if they will become regulars – we hope so. Here are my first shots of one of them, on a nice day with good light levels:
They do not seem to be much bothered by our presence, although I think this look means “Keep away, this is my spot now.”
From a distance on a dull day these birds look almost black. Up close the colours are wonderful:
