Tuesday 24 November 2020

Wild Bird Wednesday 435 - New Holland Honeyeater

While I was out at Bushy Park last week, I spent some time leaning on part of a bridge waiting for some New Holland Honeyeaters (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae) to come and feed in a flowering bush.   I think that the bush is a Bottlebrush - or Callistemon.  I think that the Honeyeaters don't care what its called - its a wonderful source of food for them what ever its name is!

Although New Holland Honeyeaters are not an unusual bird to see, I did not have any decent pictures of them.  I think I may have fixed that issue!







As I said yesterday, its great to be back in the outdoors.

Safe safe, keep your distance, wear a mask and link up to WBW.  SM




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19 comments:

  1. New Holland Honeyeater is a bird we saw almost every day - and loved it every day. I have my fingers and toes crossed that you will not have to go into lockdown again, that freedom of movement is here to stay. I think you will go quite bonkers if they confine you again!

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  2. What a stunning little bird and great photos of it, well done.

    Hope you do not go back into lockdown, we are in our second one now!!

    Keep safe, Diane

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  3. They may be commonly seen birds but they are beauties. You took great photos!

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  4. Beautiful photos! They look like a larger version of a couple of our warblers.

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  5. How cute and pretty!
    Nice shots.
    Thanks for sharing. Take care!

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  6. Hi Stewart, beautiful photos of this honeyeater. I like the yellow colour. They are different from our honeyeaters I think. Greetings Caroline

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  7. Hari OM
    Definitely Bottle Brush (calistemon), Stewart... and what a fabulous series of the honeyeater! YAM xx

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  8. I always loved seeing this bird Stewart. great shot and thanks for hosting. Stay safe and have a great week ahead

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  9. You did indeed fix that issue. Beautiful pictures. Love the composition. Those pictures are framable! Stay safe!

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  10. You have done yourself proud with those images. Worth waiting for!

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  11. A very handsome bird!
    Thanks for hosting WBW

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  12. Fixed the issue of not having good photos??? These photos look like paintings, Stewart!! They are beyond excellent!!...:)jp

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  13. Hello Stewart
    In these pictures everything fits together, sharpness, light and of course the colors from the bird to the bush, very nice
    Stay healthy
    Greetings Frank

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  14. Great photos of a beautiful bird! Keep on staying safe.

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  15. Hi Stewart, what striking features this bird has! And what a pretty name too. I'll have to check to see if it comes anywhere near my corner of the world.

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  16. Boa noite amigo Stwart!
    Fascinante o seu trabalho!
    Um doce sorriso!🌻🌼🌾
    Megy Maia🌈

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  17. Superb photographs, Stewart! I really like the fourth one where he's voicing an opinion.

    Happy to see you're able to safely get out and about somewhat.

    Cheers.

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