LIVESTOCK ON OUR WALK

 

I'm contemplating going over to Cambridge this morning for an FBG social walk.  Still not sure if I will go or not, it really depends on how hot it is.   So, let's just wait and see.

My walk with Coco last night was interesting, I saw something in the river that I'd never seen before:

ABOVE:  I thought it might be a 'released' goldfish that had grown enormous, but Stew said it's probably a Carp.  

Koi carp are a major invasive pest in the Waikato River system, introduced accidentally and now causing severe environmental damage by degrading water quality, eroding banks, and outcompeting native species. Control efforts, including hunting by groups like the NZ Bowhunters Society and research into sustainable uses (e.g., fertilizer), are ongoing, with regulations strictly prohibiting their release. 

I wish I'd had some way to kill it!

The other thing I saw was...

ABOVE: This beautiful little fantail.  It was very friendly, and let me get quite close to it.

Right, that's all I have for now, I'll catch ya later.

ONWARD...