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New Zealand Kingfisher

dwyllis

By Dwyllis


New Zealand Kingfisher

The only time I have seen one of these up close was in 1999 when I found one in my bathroom in the handbasin, sadly injuried. I think one of my cats must have bought it into the house & it must have got away & taken refuge in the bathroom. As it was late evening & no vets open, the only thing I could think of doing was to take it to my next door neighbour, who was a Dr. When I went across the next morning, the poor thing had died during the night.



Comments on this photo

 

What a beautiful bird........

23 Nov, 2011

 

Beautiful. How sad. :o(

23 Nov, 2011

 

that is a fabulous photo of a gorgeous little bird

i saw one once on my birthday ~ was the best present!!!

24 Nov, 2011

 

so pretty!

27 Nov, 2011

 

Gorgeous little Birds....:))

28 Nov, 2011

 

That must have been a shock for you finding a bird in your bathroom.Wasn't it beautiful.

28 Nov, 2011

 

Beautiful...

29 Nov, 2011

 

Very pretty colours

30 Nov, 2011

 

what a beautiful little bird.colours are divine.good to meet you on goy. hello from a very rainy and cold uk

26 Apr, 2012




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