When we were up at Arkaroola, I tried so hard to get a
Mistletoebird, Dicaeum hirundinaceum, actually on a mistletoe.
On the last morning, I had success of sorts. The lighting was not
ideal and the tree was at some distance.
I just kept trying . . .
and trying to get a half decent image.
This is the bunch of mistletoe growing from a high up branch
of Eucalyptus . . . can you spot the bird??
Happy birding to you all!
Such a cute bird, Arija!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite image is the second one, followed closely by the last one.
I did not know that there were mistletoes growing in Australia!
Cheers from Vienna,
Merisi
A cute bird it is and I think you got some great shots -- those are not easy to come by!! I didn't even know there was a mistletobird! Hope your week is going well!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
He is a good looking bird and the name seems to suit him well.
ReplyDeletea rather sharp little bird!
ReplyDeleteMistletoebirds looks so festive in their red breasts.
ReplyDeleteLove the third shot!
ReplyDeleteHis lovely colors keep him almost camouflaged in those leaves.
You got some great shots. Is mistletoe a parasite there like it is here?
ReplyDeleteArija, you still managed to get decent shots:)Goodlooking bird indeed!!Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteShantana
Beautiful colours!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little bird Arija your images are wonderful to see.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. Mistletoe birds seldom sit still for me either!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, - lovely to see!
ReplyDeletearen't they the most beautiful little bird? Lucky what you got; lovely memories.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bird, the coloring is pretty. And it is easy to see its color in the mistletoe. Great captures, Arija!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little bird!
ReplyDeleteThe images you share from 'this wide brown land' are always a joy. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi there - I tried (and failed) to photograph Mistletoebird back in the days of film! 1/2 a roll for not a thing!
ReplyDeleteNice pictures.
Yes, I was able to get very close to the birds in my post. They did expect a few treats from me, but left disappointed.
Stewart M
You managed to get some nice shots, Arija. Love the next to last one! Interesting tree.
ReplyDeleteI think you did very well Arija!! Such a cute bird. I find the small birds very hard to capture well because they don't like people and they often move about so much. That close up you got is wonderful.
ReplyDeletelooove the second one!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little bird!
ReplyDeleteYes, I saw the bird in the branches! I used to see the Phainopeplas in the mistletoe in AZ. This bird is much more colorful but I like them both! I hope you are well!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. I love this cute little bird!!! The bright red chest is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of the Mistletoebird, what a cool character it is too. Good job, even in poor lighting. Think of me later this day...going under...wish it were down under to visit you;') Hugs Arija~
ReplyDeleteWow ! I never heard of that bird (no surprise there). I love that you got the picture of him sitting amongst his plant namesake. He's a beauty.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness-- they must spread mistletoe all over the place! Beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little creature. Love his colors. I didn't kow how mistletoe grew.
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