Acrobatic Honeyeaters
There are dozens of species of entertaining Aussie honeyeaters. They take nectar from flowering plants by flicking their long, fringed tongues into the flowers. Here are four species that I have...
View ArticleThe Tom Oliver Award 2015
In May last year I posted a tribute to Tom Oliver in the post Silvereye Triptych and mentioned that an award was being set up in his name. Details of the award were announced recently and I hope the...
View ArticleLittle Wattlebird
Little Wattlebirds are the smallest wattlebirds but at about 28cm and 62g they are significantly larger than the tiny bush birds I usually photograph. Little Wattlebird (Anthochaera...
View ArticleScrutiny
This Little Wattlebird focussed as intently on me as I focussed on it – such a striking pose! Little Wattlebird (Anthochaera chrysoptera)1/1250, f/5.6, ISO 1600. focal length 560mmCanon 5DSR, Canon...
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