Sunday 16th October 2016

Just checking out the trail camera

​Hello friends and family
We have had a cold week. I have started growing seeds and seedlings in the front porch because it is too cold in the hothouse. I have cleaned out the hothouse and have started preparing it for the tomatoes and capsicums when it gets a little warmer.

2 penguin species.

​I finished cutting the eastern garden hedge which is an annual milestone. This gives more sun to the cherries and the pear trees. The Kowhai is in full bloom and the trees are humming with bees as I walk past.

A Variable oyster catcher

​Wednesday was my day at the Top-Tip shop which is where I catch up with the locals and their news. It is my social life! I talked to Stewart from Shag point who has not seen any YEPs there this season.

the hedge as I like it!

 This weekend we went to the Catlins for a team building exercise. We spend so much time task focused that it is necessary to get away from the penguins and share some of natures beauty.

The Nugget Point lighthouse

​We went to Nugget point which is always stunning.

Otago shags nesting on a nugget

The Otago Shags are nesting on one of the Nuggets that used to be home to Gannets.
Have a great week!
Rosalie
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