Wenderholm Regional Park

A small park in the north of Auckland, near Waiwera. It features a golden, sandy beach, campgrounds, walking paths and picknick areas. It is set in a beautifully managed, park-like landscape with many old Pohutukawa trees.


Recommended links: Auckland Council, aucklandnz.com, newzealand.com, tripadvisor, Wikipedia, yelp,

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Weitsee, Mittersee, Lödensee

Three small lakes located in a nature reserve between Ruhpolding and Reit im Winkl, in the bavarian alps. The beautiful lakes are wonderful for bathing in summer and popular for cross-country skiing in winter.


Recommended links: Aroundaboutmunich (german), Planet outdoor (german), Reit im Winkl (german), Ruhpolding (english), Wikipedia (english), Wikipedia (german),
 
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• Moderation: I do not want a Sigma DP3 merrill

White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)

A beautiful white-blue-green colored, relatively large and common species of hummingbird that inhabits a range from southern Mexico to central Brazil and Bolivia. It feeds on nectar and insects.


Recommended links: ARKive, Internet Bird Collection, Ray Wilson Photography, Wikipedia


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• Ray's birds: Hummingbirds

Weeping willow

The weeping willow is a species of tree with the beautiful latin name Salix babylonica and which is characterized by its long pendulous branches.


Recommended links: Arbor day, Buzzle, Wikipedia

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