Gannet colony on Cape Kidnappers

We visited the world's largest colony of gannets on Cape Kidnappers earlier this week.  We had probably the best day weather wise of our entire time in NZ . . . and it was of course a great day for pictures!  The gannet chicks hatch in November/December and they remain in the nest with their parents for 3-4 months so we were lucky to have prime viewing.

That's someone standing with arms crossed at the very bottom of the frame-
these are big birds with wingspans up to 6 feet

Back in action!

For those of you still tuned in (thanks Skip!) to our blog . . .  we have gotten a new camera . . . just in time for my parents' visit.  The pics here are from our trip up to Cape Kidnappers golf course.  Will let the pictures speak for themselves . . .

Looking out over Hawke's Bay back toward Napier

Big Paul and our caddie walking back to a tee

Great day for golf and a great day with my dad!