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Nīkau Palm (Rhopalostylis sapida)Observer
janahoffmanDescription
We have had up to 15 sparrows sitting in our backyard palm this week. Here are 2.
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Bangalow Palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana)Observer
janahoffmanDescription
Seeds of nikau palm
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New Zealand Sacred Kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus ssp. vagans)Observer
janahoffmanDescription
I think this might have been a baby kingfisher. He was so tiny compared to other ones I’ve seen.
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Dicots [Paraphyletic] (Class Magnoliopsida)Observer
janahoffmanDescription
These trees with small purple flowers are blooming everywhere now. Just wondering what they are.
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Onion Grass (Romulea rosea)Observer
janahoffmanDescription
In the grass at Kendall Beach, lots of these tiny pink stars.
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Plums, Cherries, and Allies (Genus Prunus)Observer
janahoffmanDescription
These blossoms look similar to the pink cherry trees that have mostly dropped now around the area. Not sure what it is.
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Rhododendrons and Azaleas (Genus Rhododendron)Observer
janahoffmanDescription
Not sure about this. These are beautiful huge trees which have been flowering in Auckland.
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House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)Observer
janahoffmanDescription
These sparrows hang out in the cafes to snack on treats.
