These beautiful alpine parrots are now sadly listed on the national endangered list. These cheeky birds are found in the mountains in the South Island. They are known for pulling your car to pieces and stealing anything shiny or not tied down.

Māori called named them Kea due to the call the yell, Keeee yaaaaa!

This day, we hiked 4-5 hours in the rain, through the clouds, so we could view the Franz Josef Glacier. When I saw the clouds below and the Kea flying low under me, it took my breath away. I love birds and to see them flying free through the clouds was a memory I will keep forever.

A real moody look into a place they call home.