Tui



Pictures of an amazing Tui on my way into work one morning in NZ.  Luckily for me I work near the Botanic Gardens and Karori Wildlife Sanctuary (now named Zealandia for some strange reason).

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  1. Posy LindaAugust 10, 2010 at 4:24 AM

    Hi Miss Crafty: That Tui is amazing. How lucky you are to be in such close proximity to the gardens and sanctuary. Thanks for your comment today. It always make my day a happy one when I hear from friends. As to the Windows Live Writer: so far so good. There are several options available for photo placement that seem so much easier to use. I love easy!!!

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