Midsommar Down Under

Oh dear, as of today, the days are getting shorter again - at least in this part of the world. Yesterday evening, I had a close encounter with the local wildlife. We went on a tour on the Otago peninsula, and among other things on a private beach, which we shared with: (and a few of their friends), plus:

and a few fur seals, more penguins, albatros and the like. It was great! I never thought I would be able to get this close.

But of course this is the real star of NZ animal life: