New Zealand Dotterel on nest at Kawakawa Bay, November 2008.

Parent birds were kept so busy at this stage.

Fledgling Starlings taking a peek at the world, in my garden. November 2008.

New Zealand Dotterel in paddock at Kaiaua, October 2008.

Thrush nesting in garden, Paparimu, October 2008.

and preening, Pine Harbour, Beachlands, September 2008.

feeding...

White Faced Heron hunting...

Male Plover guards the already hatched chick and draws attention away from the nest. 

Spur Winged Plover on nest, [and above] Pine Harbour, Beachlands, September 2008.