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Friendly pīwakawaka

April 25, 2017 Posted by Kiwi Conservation Club

This friendly guy had been hanging around. We wondered if he might land on us, he did four times! It was amazing. We decided to name it Charcoal.

 

Charcoal landing on Mum's hand. Photo by Samuel and Sylvie.

Charcoal landing on Mum’s hand. Photo by Samuel and Sylvie.

Close up of Charcoal. Photo by Samuel and Sylvie.

Close up of Charcoal. Photo by Samuel and Sylvie.

From Samuel and Sylvie, KCC members, Nelson.

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