We spotted a new bird in the garden this week - this is one we've never seen before. It's a Spur Winged Plover and they are widespread throughout New Zealand. Much like the Pukeko they like to wade through wetlands and grass looking for tasty morsels to eat.
I popped into our local garden centre last week to look for new plants. I need to go back again this week and buy some more Lavender plants.
I ended up buying this insect/bee house which is now sitting tied to an old tree stump in the front garden but I may move it to the tree above the vegetable garden as I have herbs, different vegetables and flowers there. I believe in companion planting rather than using nasty pesticides and sprays.
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14 comments:
They are incredibly noisy fellas those spur winged plovers. They like yelling in the middle of the night
Your insect hotel would make an attractive addition to any garden.
Nice bird! And good idea with the insect´s house.
The insect house is fascinating . Wouldn't mind one here. Must be interesting to see what gathers there.
Cute bird and I like the bee and insect house.
...I LOVE the bee house!
The bee house looks very cute!
I like your insect/bee house. Lots of gardens have them but I have not seen any in private gardens.
Cute birdie and lovely bee house/hive.
Great insect house. Hope it works.
Love the cute bee house.
Hugs and blessings, Amy
Never seen/heard of this bird before - I suppose we don't have it here.
I've never seen anything like the bee house pictured here! Fascinating.
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A pretty bird!
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