Well, Happy Christmas to you all. Hope you have a great day, and that the birds at you feeders get some presents too.
This bird, bright as a Christmas Tree Decoration, is a Blue-faced Honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis). The bird in the tree was taken at the camp site at Bitter Springs, and the one on the tap was taken at the camp site in Katherine. Another couple of examples of how good the birding can be in camp and car parks!
These birds are of the sub-species that has pale underwings and a longer beak than other birds of the species. The bird on the tap is not a full adult, as the patch around its eye is not fully blue.
I rather like the shot of the bird in the tree with a drip of 'honey' on the tip of its beak. The tree is a gum (eucalyptus) of some sort and it was a alive with birds, if only briefly when I went for a morning walk.
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This bird, bright as a Christmas Tree Decoration, is a Blue-faced Honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis). The bird in the tree was taken at the camp site at Bitter Springs, and the one on the tap was taken at the camp site in Katherine. Another couple of examples of how good the birding can be in camp and car parks!
These birds are of the sub-species that has pale underwings and a longer beak than other birds of the species. The bird on the tap is not a full adult, as the patch around its eye is not fully blue.
I rather like the shot of the bird in the tree with a drip of 'honey' on the tip of its beak. The tree is a gum (eucalyptus) of some sort and it was a alive with birds, if only briefly when I went for a morning walk.
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous bird to present us at Christmas, Stewart!!! Sending the very warmest regards to you and yours, YAM xx
Wow, what a stunning little bird it is quite beautiful and great photos.
ReplyDeleteHave a very Happy Christmas and all the very best for 2020.
Cheers Diane 🥂
Great i=mages of the Honeyeater Stewart adn have a wonderful Christmas
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful color..Very Christmassy..Wonderful shots Stewart..Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteGreat series of pictures of a very appealing bird, Stewart. As you say in a week's time I will be able to say, "See you in July." Say hello to everyone for me, please.
ReplyDeleteNever seen anything like this before! So outstanding.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, indeed...
Merry Christmas, Stewart!
Such a beauty! Great photos! Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThat is an absolutely gorgeous bird! Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! Must be amazing to see them out in the wild. We have 2 at our zoo and I love seeing them.
ReplyDeleteWOW! STUNNING captures!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Stewart!
Hi Stewart! The birds in the garden have got lots of good food this Christmas! What a beautiful bird! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteLove that blue!
ReplyDeleteThat is one good looking bird. Happy Holidays to you. Wishing you the best!
ReplyDeleteChris
You are always sharing such gorgeous creatures!
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Beautiful photos Stewart of this nice bird. Nice colours. I wish you the best for 2020. Greetings Caroline
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