So, so cute! I was desperate for some outside time so I grabbed my camera and off I went to see what visited the birdbaths. For the first forty minutes it was just me and the butterflies but then the fun began.
1/1250, f/5.0, ISO 800
Canon R5, Canon RF 600 f/4 L IS USM
It was fabulous watching all the birds that turned up but especially cute to see this juvenile New Holland Honeyeater begging for food while the rest of the crowd were busy splashing around in the water.
Juvenile New Hollands are browner than the adult birds, their gapes are yellow, their markings are diffused and their eyes are blue-grey rather than the startling ‘goggle eye’ white of the adults.
1/1250, f/5.0, ISO 800
Canon R5, Canon RF 600 f/4 L IS USM
The youngster finally seemed to realise that they were there to bathe and drink rather than eat and it gingerly made its way down to the water.
It has just gone midnight which means that this week’s lirralirra post is a little late – sorry about that.
Happy birding, Kim
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Lucky birds to have such lovely bird baths. You can tell they love it so much! Gorgeous pics ☺️
Aw thanks heaps Alyssa! It’s lovely to think of it from their perspective in that way xo
So lovely Kim. Thanks for sharing the beauty. 😃
So glad you like it Sue. I was talking with a friend today who is heading to Darwin soon, her brother is on his way now… it makes me homesick for the NT!
What gorgeous photos of this little fluffball, Kim! I didn’t know that the juvenile’s eyes are blue/grey. Learn something new everyday. xx
It gives them a much softer look doesn’t it, not nearly as dramatic. I remember being surprised when I first realised about their eyes. Speaking of eyes, mine are closing, I must sleep before I face-plant on the keyboard xo
Fabulous images and story as is your nature. I love it all.
That’s lovely Janine, thank you! 🙂
Feathered enchantment at its very best. Thank you. Muchly.
They enchant me when I need it most EC, the exquisite little things