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Muriwai Gannet Colony

Along my drive from Hokianga / Opononi down to Piha, I stopped at the Muriwai Gannet Colony. I was expecting a loud bunch of smelly birds -- they were that but so much more!!!
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  • The drive from Hokianga to Piha

    The drive from Hokianga to Piha

    About 200 miles/6hrs between the two, with a diversion to Murawai as I approached Piha.

  • Nesting Gannet Pairs

    Nesting Gannet Pairs

    Gannets pair up for life and each takes a 48 hr shift tending to the single egg.

  • There seems to be a constant flurry in the air of gannets taking off/landing at the nest.  They do not land gracefully ... more of a slow stall created by max down tail (elevator?) and then a bit of a controlled fall ...

    There seems to be a constant flurry in the air of gannets taking off/landing at the nest. They do not land gracefully ... more of a slow stall created by max down tail (elevator?) and then a bit of a controlled fall ...

  • They're beautiful birds with a 6-1/2' wingspan!

    They're beautiful birds with a 6-1/2' wingspan!

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  • "Now, where did I park ...?"

    "Now, where did I park ...?"

  • Mating Ritual

    Mating Ritual

    Seem to be quite amarous...

  • True love ...

    True love ...

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