Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Wild Bird Wednesday - New Holland Honeyeater


All winter this Grevillea has been flowering and feeding the 
resident New Holland Honeyeater as well as a few others.


Now, also this large Banksia is full of delicious nectar and well 
worth protecting.


A quick feed and 


back to sentry duty warding off the much larger Wattle Birds.


There's one . . . come on boys, attack!


Linking with

Wild Bird Wednesday

with thanks to Stewart for hosting the meme.


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37 comments:

  1. JapyAugust 28, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    That´s such a beautiful bird. Greetings.

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  2. Florida Farm GirlAugust 28, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    What a pretty bird! It's so interesting to me as a birdwatcher to see those from other countries, as I likely won't ever get to see them myself. Hope things are better these days.

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  3. grammie gAugust 28, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    Hi Arija..Wow he is stunning, really like that first one!!
    Lovely plant to,,you caught some real nice photos of the Honeyeater feeding on them!!!
    Feisty fellow to huh!! : }
    Hope your feeling as well as can be expected!!
    Grace

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  4. The Weaver of GrassAugust 28, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    What an exquisite bird Arija - brilliant photographs.

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  5. Sylvia KAugust 28, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Such a beautiful, colorful bird, Arija! I love your captures as always! Hope your week is going well!

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  6. Anni August 28, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Gorgeous!!! I especially like the very last one this week...it's breathtaking.

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  7. UnknownAugust 28, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    He's a beauty!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  8. Ruth HiebertAugust 28, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Lovely pictures. You captured the beauty of this bird so well.

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  9. Gail DixonAugust 28, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Oh my goodness, what a gorgeous bird!! Fantastic shots. Visiting from WBW.

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  10. i stora dragAugust 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful, both the bird, the pictures and the flowers on the trees! It's so exotic for me up here in the cold north in Sweden!
    Greetings Pia

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  11. TexWisGirlAugust 28, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    spectacular bird! thanks, arija!

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  12. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"August 28, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    What a superb bird!

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  13. Rambling WoodsAugust 28, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    I don't think my comments are getting though..but I do love this post..glad you were able to get some photos..hope things are settling down..hugs..Michelle

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  14. ElaineAugust 28, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Wonderful photos! It must be very enjoyable to watch the action around your lovely flowers.

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  15. RohrerbotAugust 28, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    You are awesome!!! Wow wow wow!!!! I have never seen this bird before....I just learned something new....again:) Thanks for sharing.

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  16. Carole M.August 28, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    wow Arija you picked up some great pics of the New Holland Honeyeater; love those birds too

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  17. eileeninmdAugust 28, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Wow, I love the honeyeaters. What a colorful and beautiful bird. Thanks for sharing, wonderful photos.

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  18. Gwen BuchananAugust 28, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Oh Such BEAUTY!

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  19. PatAugust 28, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    What wonderful captures of a most beautiful bird!

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  20. Brian KingAugust 28, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Wow, what a gorgeous bird! Just beautiful!

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  21. mickAugust 28, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Beautiful photos of the honeyeater.

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  22. Elephant's ChildAugust 28, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Brilliant photography. I don't think I have seen that honeyeater and it was a real treat. Our wattle birds are real bully birds and will take on just about anything. They swoop the cats, the cockies and the corellas for an alliterative start.

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  23. Adam JonesAugust 29, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    That is an amazing bird, and such beautiful shots of it too.

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  24. Mary Howell CromerAugust 29, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    What a gorgeous bird species Arija, and so interesting. Love the brilliant feather colouration and oh my, it certainly does appear to be in protective territorial mode;')

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  25. theconstantwalkerAugust 29, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    What a stunning bird to see Arija it's a beauty.
    Thanks for sharing your fantastic images.
    Hugs Drew xx

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  26. Stewart MAugust 29, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    Hi there - great set of a pictures of a bird the continues to elude my camera!

    I think if I had relatives in Waratah Bay they would have to beat me back with sticks!

    Cheers and thanks for the WBW link.

    Stewart M

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  27. BeckyAugust 29, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    This is one gorgeous bird Arija. Love his colors.
    I'm hoping you are feeling better, and things are going more smoothly.
    Write when you can.
    Thinking about you often..

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  28. AnonymousAugust 29, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    I love your photos Arija - you've captured the honeyeater beautifully. Don't wattle birds make the strangest clacking noise- I was unfamiliar with them until I lived in the Riverland. I am thinking of you.

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  29. WarrenAugust 29, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    wow! amazing pictures of a beautiful bird!

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  30. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 29, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    I swear that honeyeater is too beautiful to be real! Beautiful pictures.

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  31. NatureFootstepAugust 29, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    wow, that´s a cool colored bird. Love the look of it. Totally a bird I´d love to see.

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  32. RajeshAugust 29, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Wonderful shots. That bird is gorgeous.

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  33. NeilAugust 30, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Beautiful photos

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  34. A Colorful WorldAugust 31, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Wow! What a beautiful bird! Great pictures.

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  35. Hilke BrederSeptember 4, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    A fairy-tale bird, really marvelous!

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  36. Kathie BrownSeptember 8, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    What a gorgeous and fascinating bird Arija!

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  37. UnknownSeptember 14, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Yes, it's a gorgeous bird and your captures are all wonderful!

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