There is Always Something New

 New to us anyway. It is a Three Horned Tree Hopper. (An Australian immigrant). From our garden.

https://nzacfactsheets.landcareresearch.co.nz/factsheet/InterestingInsects/Tri-horned-treehopper---Acanthuchus-trispinifer.html

Odd looking fellow about 5mm long.

Our Wetland birds - May 14th 2021

 This week our Trail Camera recorded Banded Rail, Ducks (Probably Grey and Pateke) White Faced Heron, Australasian Bittern and a small Shag (Either Little or Little Black)

The video is 4 minues long but great to watch the feeding antics. Heron shuffling its feet, Bittern hunting about and Banded Rail cranking on the pace.

https://youtu.be/AibRXVMPU9A