Bird kingdom
They may not be a man's best friend
but the birds of Aotearoa colour our landscape with song and beauty.
What are our legs compared to their
wings?
What is our music compared to their
songs?
How can we connect with creatures so
different from us?
What better place to answer these
questions than Kapiti Island off the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island.
It’s a magical place. It’s a bird kingdom. The birds swoop down below the
canopy of beautiful trees, and then soar above the tree tops. Nothing can touch
them, it’s one of the only places where they are free from all harm. When you
enter the forest the bush envelopes you and birdsong weaves you into it’s
mysterious world. The birds have nothing to fear, they fly free and they do
what they please. Only the wind and the mist from the sea can disturb their
tranquility, until we enter their lounge. We come hoping to join their
community but in fear of frightening them out of their home. Yet fearlessly
they remain and let us be a part of the magic that is the tapestry of Aotearoa
as it should be.
by Josie
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