After a ridiculously wet winter the sun finally decided to show its face and the nectar began to flow more readily in the blossoms.
New Holland Honeyeater (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae)
1/1250, f/5.6, ISO 1600
Somehow this image epitomises springtime to me, I like the way the bird’s bill is right in the centre of the flower.
New Holland Honeyeaters are often seen around the southern parts of Australia, from southern Queensland to just north of Perth. They particularly like grevilleas and banksias but also take insects, spiders and occasionally fruit. They have bright yellow wing patches, a speck of which can be seen in the image above.
Last week I talked about how Zebra Finches sing to their unhatched young in such a way that their offspring might be better able to cope with climate change. Several readers requested more information and Jacob sent a beaut link that I have added to the end of last week’s post: WTP Zebra Finch
Happy birding
Kim
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