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Bird on a sign

 


This sign made me smile last time we were in Taupo. It seems this Black Billed Gull was taking it literally. 

Today is Waitangi Day in Aotearoa New Zealand. It commemorates February 6th 1840 when an agreement to co-govern was reached between Maori and Pakeha.  I have the day off as it is a public holiday.

This movie might help to explain the foundations of the day: 


Sadly at the moment our country is in such disarray with the 3 parties that were elected into parliament who are now trying to change the treaty to suit their own opinions. I don't understand why all our world leaders and people can't work together for unity.

Linking up with Skywatch Friday and Tom's signs.

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Bill said…
What a great capture, love it.
6 February 2025 at 08:53
roentare said…
Love the shot. Good timing.
6 February 2025 at 10:29
Tom said…
...it found the right sign for a perch.
6 February 2025 at 13:46
magiceye said…
Wonderful capture!
6 February 2025 at 14:31
doodles n daydreams said…
Yes, this government is certainly causing a lot of strife with its current Treat policy.
6 February 2025 at 14:44
Iris Flavia said…
Cute, clever bird - and great docu/film. Sad history always repeats itself.. We are one people - would be so nice... And the scene with the hat says it all.
6 February 2025 at 19:04
local alien said…
I hope the treaty isn't changed. How can they after so many years.
Love your seagull
6 February 2025 at 22:44
s.c said…
Great shot at the right moment or as a famous photographer would say the decisive moment.
7 February 2025 at 00:26
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Awesome photo. Made me smile! Yes, sadly much of the world seems to be in disarray right now.
7 February 2025 at 09:10
Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said…
Fun photos! I lived near the Atlantic Ocean most of my life and loved seeing and hearing seagulls. Now I'm living inear the Rocky Mountains and don't see them any longer.
7 February 2025 at 09:52
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
That is a clever shot with the gull on the sign.
Sorry about your political troubles, we are having them as well.
7 February 2025 at 10:18
Nanda kumar said…
That bird seems to be bold!
7 February 2025 at 16:21
Jim said…
Good capture.
7 February 2025 at 23:13
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