It was enjoyable making our way through the sand dunes at Muriwai on the North Island of New Zealand.  The observation deck looking over the Gannet colony was our destination, but delights awaited us along the way such as this pretty Rauparaha’s Copper Butterfly. The day was pleasantly warm with a constant onshore breeze, and our position on the cliffs … Continue reading A Rauparaha’s Copper Butterfly in New Zealand