Nature's Delightful arrangements

I am going to show and tell about nature around us in Auckland but mainly Onehunga where I live.

Here is an assortment of different natural living things

I love nature and have a curiosity about it.

#1 Peach Blossoms

So lucky, our golden Queen Peach tree grew from a pip that was thrown out of the window. Now others have Peach trees from the fruit of this tree.

Im am looking forward to my Golden Queen peaches. They are sweet and delicious fruit to eat

The first flower shown is a rose from my garden

Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

February 11, 2019 at 11:48 pm

Beautiful flowers in poetic branches.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 12, 2019 at 4:45 am
  
  Thanks so much Albert, we are fortunate in Auckland to have these fruit trees grow so easily.
  
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ellie925 says:

February 12, 2019 at 8:43 pm

Such gorgeous blossoms! I can’t wait for the spring to come here.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 16, 2019 at 9:06 am
  
  Glad that you like the peach blossoms
  
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#2 Cherry Tree Blossoms in Spring

Onehunga, it is a real cherry tree but it is far too hot for cherries to grow in Auckland

Carol DM says:

February 11, 2019 at 7:49 pm

These are a favorite of many here in the US.

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Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

February 11, 2019 at 11:50 pm

It seems like it’s a tree we don’t have in my country.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 12, 2019 at 4:23 am
  
  I am not sure where the Cherry tree originally comes from but in the South Island which is far colder in winter, from this tree you get real cherries at Christmas time.
  
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  - Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:
    
    February 12, 2019 at 1:05 pm
    
    I have already search out about the tree, it turns out it has been cultivated in several regions in Indonesia, especially in the highlands. According to some articles, it comes from Australia.
    
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Pamela Moresby says:

February 12, 2019 at 4:47 am

Yes, it is lovely to see Cherry Blossoms. Thanks Carol

#3 Monarch Butterflies

I bring the caterpillars inside and take care of them. They go through a life cycle and this is the result

They are set free to fly after

Butterflies are, "Flowers that fly!"

Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

February 11, 2019 at 11:51 pm

You have an impressive passion!

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 12, 2019 at 4:35 am
  
  Thanks, when I began breeding these creature, I learned so much by watching them over a long period of time. It’s very interesting.
  
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  - Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:
    
    February 12, 2019 at 1:23 pm
    
    Really, you are not only an artist but also a scientific observer and environmentalist.
ellie925 says:

February 12, 2019 at 8:44 pm

This is amazing, beautiful butterflies!

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 16, 2019 at 9:05 am
  
  Thanks so much Ellie, glad you like the Butterflies
  
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Gogata Ionut says:

February 27, 2019 at 8:41 pm

Flowers that fly, jewellery of the sky ?. I love butterflies.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  March 4, 2019 at 1:23 pm
  
  Thanks so much Gogata

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#4 Copper Penny Butterfly

It is a Butterfly that is really small and found on our beaches in New Zealand

Carol DM says:

February 11, 2019 at 7:48 pm

Unique and beautiful as always.
- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 12, 2019 at 5:05 am
  
  Thanks so much Carol it is a nice butterfly
ellie925 says:

February 12, 2019 at 8:44 pm

What a gorgeous capture!

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 16, 2019 at 9:03 am
  
  Thanks so much Ellie, glad you like it.
  
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Gogata Ionut says:

February 27, 2019 at 8:50 pm

Pretty butterfly, it would be nice to see one flying.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  March 4, 2019 at 1:21 pm
  
  Thanks Gogata, yes, it is nice to see them fly
  
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#5 Turtle dove

Its a dove with a collar, Onehunga

Carol DM says:

February 11, 2019 at 7:48 pm

We have the Eurasian collared dove, looks similar.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 12, 2019 at 5:01 am
  
  Doves are very lovely birds, thanks Carol
Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

February 11, 2019 at 11:53 pm

This dove is impressive in your photo.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 12, 2019 at 4:00 am
  
  Yes, a very regal looking dove. There is something good about this bird.
  
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ellie925 says:

February 12, 2019 at 8:45 pm

Such a cute bird and a lovely photo!

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 16, 2019 at 9:02 am
  
  Thanks so much Ellie, for your kind comments
  
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#6 This is the present Blackbird

I feed the neighbours cats when they are away and these Blackbirds help themselves when the cats are away.

There are 2 or 3, this is a very young Blackbird and it is friendly and tame but I always warn him to be wary of cats....

Carol DM says:

February 11, 2019 at 7:48 pm

Yes the cats will enjoy him.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 12, 2019 at 4:58 am
  
  Yes, the Black birds get away from the cats but not all of them escape the cats. Sad.
Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

February 11, 2019 at 11:55 pm

I hope those bird doesn’t become a game of cats…

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 12, 2019 at 3:50 am
  
  Totally agree with you Albert, cats should never be in New Zealand because they kill everything that moves.
  It is one of the reasons why some of NZ birds are now extinct.
  Sad but you cant take cats away from lonely people. I don’t hate cats, it is their nature.
  - Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:
    
    February 12, 2019 at 1:46 pm
    
    That is indeed a sad reality, and it is difficult to ensure that cats have enough distance with birds. I myself have several cats.
    
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vidocka says:

February 15, 2019 at 5:08 pm

Stunning images. You live in a beautiful place.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 15, 2019 at 8:39 pm
  
  So true Vidocka, we do. Glad you like it.
lacho59 says:

February 13, 2019 at 11:55 am

You are blessed with this climate

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 14, 2019 at 1:56 am
  
  Thanks so much Elenka, we certainly are.
LaJenna says:

February 12, 2019 at 5:49 pm

You should design a book and call it Uplifting Photo to Up-Lift The Soul. Awesome photos

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 16, 2019 at 9:11 am
  
  Thanks so much Jenna, that is what my intentions are.
DocAndersen says:

February 12, 2019 at 11:30 am

The butterfly pictures are amazing. But you also shared my favorites! You have an amazing eye for catching pictures of birds!!!!

Awesome!

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 16, 2019 at 9:38 am
  
  Thanks so much Doc, pleased you like it
  
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Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

February 11, 2019 at 11:56 pm

You have shown a variety of great beauty around you.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 12, 2019 at 3:39 am
  
  Thanks so much Albert that is what I wanted to show.
  
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  - Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:
    
    February 12, 2019 at 1:28 pm
    
    You are most welcome, Pamela.
    
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Carol DM says:

February 11, 2019 at 7:49 pm

Beauty all around you and your countryside.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  February 12, 2019 at 4:52 am
  
  Certainly is, nature is full of beauty

Nature's Delightful arrangements

#1 Peach Blossoms

#2 Cherry Tree Blossoms in Spring

#3 Monarch Butterflies

#4 Copper Penny Butterfly

#5 Turtle dove

#6 This is the present Blackbird

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Written by Pamela Moresby

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