tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post2265479375032888537..comments2023-11-02T12:38:49.054-07:00Comments on Martha's Musings: Otago Peninsula--My WorldMartha Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15797951661712327698noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-90058482856224777782010-01-05T14:57:51.733-08:002010-01-05T14:57:51.733-08:00It takes putting a person next to it to get a pers...It takes putting a person next to it to get a perspective of how huge these birda are! It's amazing that the parent let the researcher handle the chick.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-78735229296476027272010-01-05T13:26:43.114-08:002010-01-05T13:26:43.114-08:00How exciting to read a post on Otago. Was born in ...How exciting to read a post on Otago. Was born in Dunedin by the Otago peninsula and my father's family were some of the first settlers from Scotland on the Peninsula (Portobella). Would love to go back and visit. Have so many memories of the beautiful bays and birds.agreenearthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309724297531680581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-26425413954678014592010-01-05T08:10:16.464-08:002010-01-05T08:10:16.464-08:00I would love to visit here. Hope you have a wonder...I would love to visit here. Hope you have a wonderful 2010.Yolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135944573305009556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-49816285530013733002010-01-05T05:54:19.560-08:002010-01-05T05:54:19.560-08:00Wow, I'm surprised the bird didn't attack ...Wow, I'm surprised the bird didn't attack her! What a lovely encounter.ninjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102182140461159463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-52431519918887170872010-01-05T00:43:25.047-08:002010-01-05T00:43:25.047-08:00I always think of the Tale of the Ancient Mariner ...I always think of the Tale of the Ancient Mariner when I see an albatross. New Zealand is surely a wonderful place to visit any time of the year with incredible natural beauty on show anywhere you look.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-72232757468968500232010-01-04T22:34:20.850-08:002010-01-04T22:34:20.850-08:00These are lovely pictures :-)
- Pixellicious Phot...These are lovely pictures :-)<br /><br />- <a href="http://pixellicious.blogspot.com" title="Photography by Kcalpesh Ajugia" rel="nofollow">Pixellicious Photos</a>Kcalpeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966012229273212122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-7428415531727339252010-01-04T21:29:03.056-08:002010-01-04T21:29:03.056-08:00I like how you travel! These are amazing shots of...I like how you travel! These are amazing shots of an amazing bird. You captured this beautiful creature in such a gentle way. Wonderful post.Carolyn Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423196412007461675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-60957897341326699482010-01-04T20:58:44.727-08:002010-01-04T20:58:44.727-08:00We've been to NZ as well and it is one of my m...We've been to NZ as well and it is one of my most favorite places on the planet! Oh, the scenery, the fresh food, the people. But, we missed the albatross. There's never enough time to see it all.Loranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888794632630265411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-59033872159244059102010-01-04T20:52:13.060-08:002010-01-04T20:52:13.060-08:00To answer your question. We never know how much s...To answer your question. We never know how much snow we will get here. . . last year it snwoed 20 days and we had over two feet of snow on ground for Christmas and it snowed again all day Christmas. This year, so far, it snowed one day and we got three inches and it lasted three days before the rains came and melted it all. I am hoping for more!Pauliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07238035135763518472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-83167623516487877762010-01-04T18:42:55.496-08:002010-01-04T18:42:55.496-08:00Looks like the trip of a lifetime to me! I had no ...Looks like the trip of a lifetime to me! I had no idea the albatross were so large, and I am amazed it allowed the researcher to get so close.Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08914467564292313727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-42349724888853019282010-01-04T17:09:25.350-08:002010-01-04T17:09:25.350-08:00Great animal photos! Interesting that the adult a...Great animal photos! Interesting that the adult albatross complains but doesn't seem to make any threatening move toward the researcher. <br />Happy new year to you, Martha!Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-75841512391437760072010-01-04T15:34:26.989-08:002010-01-04T15:34:26.989-08:00They really are amazing birds. Thanks for the up c...They really are amazing birds. Thanks for the up close and personal.SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-43000025364529986422010-01-04T15:17:00.403-08:002010-01-04T15:17:00.403-08:00Wow, what a cool experience. The Albatross is a hu...Wow, what a cool experience. The Albatross is a huge bird. I had no idea it was that big. Great photos and post.eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-6626831696456770312010-01-04T13:38:32.867-08:002010-01-04T13:38:32.867-08:00I am not a serious bird watcher, but I am thrilled...I am not a serious bird watcher, but I am thrilled to see this post. What a great stop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-70537734048838364292010-01-04T13:25:14.255-08:002010-01-04T13:25:14.255-08:00looks like something i would enjoy doing...the bir...looks like something i would enjoy doing...the birds are amazing.<br />have a fab week.<br />erinThe Good Life in Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08746586301175996501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-17080999320300569002010-01-04T12:36:18.104-08:002010-01-04T12:36:18.104-08:00Oops I had to delete my first comment because I go...Oops I had to delete my first comment because I got mixed up with comment boxes. I enjoyed this post so much. Wonderful shots and amazing bird watching while the check is being measured.Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968919406427737503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-8079491394972503052010-01-04T12:33:58.349-08:002010-01-04T12:33:58.349-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968919406427737503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-89331981857902723682010-01-04T12:30:05.477-08:002010-01-04T12:30:05.477-08:00What a treat! I knew albatrosses were large in te...What a treat! I knew albatrosses were large in terms of wingspan but seeing one close up to the researcher really gives a perspective to how large they really are!<br />Janice.Janice / Dancing with Sunflowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646734271197959581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-45811325756512962672010-01-04T12:08:08.046-08:002010-01-04T12:08:08.046-08:00Very wonderful snaps. The birds are huge.Very wonderful snaps. The birds are huge.Rajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-71672719786035725712010-01-04T12:06:04.337-08:002010-01-04T12:06:04.337-08:00These are beautiful pictures. I didn't realis...These are beautiful pictures. I didn't realise how big these birds were. <br /><br />Best wishes, CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-67179271458019274192010-01-04T11:56:59.841-08:002010-01-04T11:56:59.841-08:00Fabulous pictures! I like the one where the albat...Fabulous pictures! I like the one where the albatross is having a word with the researcher and also the yellow-eyed penguins look interesting.Diane AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304549124035767882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-75234991905654226982010-01-04T11:44:56.844-08:002010-01-04T11:44:56.844-08:00What a great adventure Martha. Love the pics of th...What a great adventure Martha. Love the pics of the albatross parent watching so closely. New Zealand is on my list, maybe 2011. I'd rather hike someplace warm also.Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-85394984155605382952010-01-04T11:36:22.502-08:002010-01-04T11:36:22.502-08:00Thanks for the tour! What an interesting place wi...Thanks for the tour! What an interesting place with these creatures -- you are blessed to get to travel like you do.Pauliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07238035135763518472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-45854651217021040972010-01-04T11:31:11.820-08:002010-01-04T11:31:11.820-08:00How terrific! What a great trip! And being able to...How terrific! What a great trip! And being able to see up close such wonderful, huge birds! Marvelous post, Martha!<br /><br />Have a great week!<br /><br />SylviaSylvia Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484577678585907669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012697417276288973.post-81023424966782869132010-01-04T11:01:33.000-08:002010-01-04T11:01:33.000-08:00Oh wow! How wonderful to be near and see such huge...Oh wow! How wonderful to be near and see such huge birds. Great post!jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.com