I shot all these while drinking my hot chocolate
on the terrace of the
Port Augusta Arid Lands Botanical Gardens
Unfortunately all were shot against the light
and had to be enhanced
Wattlebird
Singing Honeyeater on left and
White-Plumed Honeyeater on right
this one dead tree in front of the
picture windows of the cafe
was a perfect perch
with upwards of 4 birds at a time
Singing Honeyeater
White-Plumed Honeyeater
and, as everywhere near human habitation,
a European settler, the ordinary
House Sparrow
Linking with Stewart's
God willing, next week some more colourful birds
from the same location.
love them all. the honeyeaters are beauties.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! I agree with Tex and I do love them all -- as always, Arija!! Hope your week is going well!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, the honeyeaters are very cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful set of bird shots! The bird on top is amazing.
ReplyDeletevery good fotos of all the birds
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! What a great way to start the day!
ReplyDeleteGreat collection, the honeyeater is beautiful and exotic.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking birds.
ReplyDeleteBird watching is so much more interesting that people watching...
ReplyDeleteLovely variety of birds, Arija! The Wattlebird is one of my favorites along with the honeyeaters.. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteHi Honeyeaters are beautiful little birds and how wonderful that you saw all this drinking your hot chocolate.
ReplyDeleteAll your birds are wonderful; I am especially in love with the name "singing honeyeater".... what could be more wonderful than to see and hear this charming bird ... unless you were sipping hot chocolate while you watched him. A perfect day in my opinion!
ReplyDeleteA nice variety of birds. I actually like the light in the photos, they look quite artsy!
ReplyDeleteGreat collection, they've come up pretty well don't you think!?
ReplyDeleteNo matter about the lighting....they're all super images of most we don't see here in the USA.
ReplyDeleteA lovely set of birds.
ReplyDeleteI love my sparrows....they keep me entertained outside my window in the little birdie bath...which reminds me..I'd better get out there and clean and put in new water...they are kinda cranky when I don't....there is a lot of chirping and scolding....
ReplyDeleteThe Wattlebird reminds me of a dinosaur with feathers! Pretty fascinating looking bird.......along with the cuter smaller ones:)
ReplyDeleteChris, you and I would love bashing around Australia, don't you think?
DeleteBeautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see a honeyeater in person one day. Despite the light challenge, you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful photos, Arija! The simple leafless branches really showcase the birds, they look like pieces of art.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful spot to enjoy a hot chicolate Arija .... surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. So peaceful
ReplyDeleteYou obviously live in a great place - hot chocolate, a camera and so many cute guests make a perfect situation!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteHow funny to see the house sparrow in with all these "exotic" birds! I'd love to join you there for some hot chocolate and watch these birds!
ReplyDeleteIt seems such an unlikely spot to see souch a variety of birds.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking that my comment just went missing and I do not know where to. This is a lovely assortment of beautiful birds dear one~
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