Monday, November 21, 2011

NaBloPoMo 21 - Scenic Sunday - Somes Island

Matiu / Somes Island is a beautiful nature reserve and historic site situated in the Wellington Harbour.

It was formerly an enemy alien internment camp and quarantine station and opened to the general public as a nature reserve and historic site in 1995.

The island has been eradicated of pests since 1981 and has become a sanctuary for native plants, birds, reptiles and invertebrates.

It is also provides safe habitat for the world's smallest penguin - little penguin or korora or little blue penguin - during their nesting season.

(Information taken from Department of Conservation - Maitu/Somes Island)

Here are my  pics of Somes Island. (click on pics to enlarge)












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4 comments:

  1. These are awesome pictures Suzy! You certainly take great pictures! I am a new Follower of your Blog. Take care and have a good week.
    Judy - JUDY H-J'S THOUGHTS

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  2. Thanks Judy - I think it's my very nice and much loved canon camera that takes good pics. Thanks so much for following my blog.

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  3. Great panoramas of beautiful scenery!
    Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog :-)

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  4. Thanks Inger-M. Wellington is a beautiful city.

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