Another of Australia's many Honeyeaters this week. The Yellow-plumed Honeyeater (Lichenostomus ornatus) is found in the dryer regions along the southern edge of Australia, making it another bird I don not see very often. It will therefore come of no surprise to regular readers (viewers?) that these pictures were taken while I was in the Mallee a while ago.
This bird paid a visit to a hide I was sat in, stayed in the branches of a nearby small gum tree for a while and then left.
Honeyeaters are a wonderful group of birds.
So far it seems that my reduction in work hours has not been noticed by my employer - in fact it feels like I may be given more, rather than less work! As a result I am so terribly far behind on blog visits that it's not even funny anymore!
Anyway, to join in with WBW click on the blue button below. Cheers, stay safe and get vaccinated! SM
Hello Stewart,
ReplyDeletehope all is well with you.
Thanks for sharing this beauty!
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty wee thing!!! Yeah, reduction in hours, but same workload can get heavy. Remember to breath dear fellow - brrreeeeaaathhheeee.... YAM xx
Yes what a lovely Honeyeater Stewart and wonderful shots of it. Thanks for hosting, stay safe and have a great week aheadd
ReplyDeleteWishing you the best. At work too!
ReplyDeleteI commented and got an error message..Pretty bird and great captures..DOn't worry about keeping up with us bloggers..I'm sure most of us have been in your position somewhere along the line..Stay well.
ReplyDeleteNice bird with a serious "expression." The yellow streak does not seem to follow the feather tracts, so it does look like a single plume, but probably is not. Or is it?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting!
A very smart bird Stewart.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful bird, Stewart, and well photographed too. Maybe one day we will be able to see it together.
ReplyDeleteA break in the work routine is a good time to look for more birds. This is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous bird, Stewart! And yet another I'll likely never see. Thank goodness for the internet and Paying Ready Attention!
ReplyDeleteDon't give a thought about trying to visit blogs and such. Be happy for employment and tell them to heap more work upon you!
What a pretty bird and great photos. I seem to have far less hours in the day since we retired than I did while working so be prepared for retirement as well! Keep safe, cheers Diane
ReplyDeleteIt is a cute little bird.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photographs! Hope you get to catch your breath soon!
ReplyDeleteHi Stewart.. Congratulations for the images... Beautiful bird...Cheers
ReplyDeleteA very delicate looking bird.
ReplyDeleteHope you don't get overwhelmed by work demands.