Part 1…
The Legal Genealogist will spent part of this fine Saturday morning (well, it’s Saturday here in New Zealand!) with the folks at the Dunedin Public Library, talking about the women of our families — why they’re so hard to trace, and some of the tips and tricks for finding them.
And then… and then… I sure hope to get back out before the ship sails again to see some of the amazing birds that New Zealand has to offer.
Dunedin is on New Zealand’s south island where penguins and albatrosses can be found. So I have hopes. But the truth is, no matter where you go in New Zealand, there is so much to be found and enjoyed…
Such as just these tidbits found walking in a reserve called Zealandia near Wellington:
The shag:
The kākā (1 and 2):
The takahe:
The North Island robin:
And my favorite for the day… the quails… mama and chick:
Hello Judy – I am pleased you are enjoying your trip around New Zealand and disappointed I didn’t hear you speak while in Wellington. I don’t think we turned on very good weather for you either! Sorry! I live just up the hill from Zealandia and we frequently get the Kaka and Tui in our garden. Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Judy,
I’m so glad you’re enjoying your New Zealand trip! A couple of years ago, a very nice young man who is half Maori joined our mostly Norwegian clan. He and his new wife recently had a baby, who has a native Maori middle name. That will confuse future genealogists if they don’t look into the story!
It’s great that you’re having some chances to do a bit of birding. I used to be a birder, but never got a chance to get that far from home, so I’ve never added any of those to my own life list. Congratulations on adding them to yours! You have a good camera, and know how to use it, too.
Doris
Hi Judy,
Say hi to my friends at the NZSG in Dunedin – especially Prue, Robyn, and Denise. I was down there touring as the NZSG keynote speaker in 2014. Oh gosh, Dunedin is so beautiful and the people are so nice.
Colleen
Great to meet you in Wellington Judy, and to hear you speak.
So glad you enjoyed Zealandia.
One day I/we’ll figure out how on earth your cousin is one of my closer DNA matches!
PS we call those quails Californian quails where I grew up – just north of Dunedin 🙂 Cute aren’t they.