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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Wordless WildBird Wednesday ... The Song of the White-throated Honeyeater
What a charmer! Is it actually eating honey? Sadly we don't have a lot of birds here in London, besides different kinds of pigeons and some crows and sparrows, certainly nothing exotic as your little friend. Lovely movie :-)
Helene, they forage on the blooms in the trees out in the bush. They do love the nectar of the Eucalypt flowers. We are so very lucky here to be able to see a huge variety of birds and other wildlife. I never take it for granted.
thank you for this Bernie - more bird sounds please. What struck me was the camouflage, (s)he is the identical colour combo as the tree. Of course, I assume this bird doesn't really want to hide, otherwise we wouldn't hear the song.
Catmint, I can certainly share more bird sounds. I'm surrounded by beautiful bird song every day. These Honeyeaters have been especially vocal in the last couple of weeks.
Hi there - nice little bird - with honeyeaters I like the fact that there are some many species that its always worth having another look just to check - life is never dull with them about!
Hi Bernie. Thanks for the video. He's not only pretty and a good singer but he is feisty too! Part way thru you can hear another bird. What might that one be?
Wow....now that bird has a lot to say:) I like the color design of this bird.
ReplyDeleteYes it's a good looking bird isn't it? There have been quite a few of them around lately and they always catch my eye with that black and white head.
DeleteI know I'd be watching them all day. House chores would not get done:)
Deleteanother beautiful honeyeater from australia! :)
ReplyDeleteTexWisGirl, we do have some lovely Honeyeaters here. We're very lucky to be able to see these lovely things.
DeleteWhat a charmer! Is it actually eating honey? Sadly we don't have a lot of birds here in London, besides different kinds of pigeons and some crows and sparrows, certainly nothing exotic as your little friend. Lovely movie :-)
ReplyDeleteHelene, they forage on the blooms in the trees out in the bush. They do love the nectar of the Eucalypt flowers. We are so very lucky here to be able to see a huge variety of birds and other wildlife. I never take it for granted.
Deletethank you for this Bernie - more bird sounds please. What struck me was the camouflage, (s)he is the identical colour combo as the tree. Of course, I assume this bird doesn't really want to hide, otherwise we wouldn't hear the song.
ReplyDeleteCatmint, I can certainly share more bird sounds. I'm surrounded by beautiful bird song every day. These Honeyeaters have been especially vocal in the last couple of weeks.
DeleteGreat photo of the White-throated Honeyeater and especially good that you were able to record its song.
ReplyDeleteMick, this gorgeous bird was very obliging and waited for me to go and get my camera to start capturing it. Very thoughtful!
DeleteThat was great, love some the background sounds as well! Cute little bird too. LT
ReplyDeleteThanks LT. There were a few other birds singing away in the background, but thankfully didn't drown out the wonderful Honeyeater bird song.
DeleteWow, Australia does have a lot of beautiful Honeyeaters. Love the video and the photo!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
We are very lucky indeed, thanks Eileen.
DeleteLove those Honeyeaters!!!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful post and I have also had a lovely browse around your blog...
ReplyDeleteHe's cute and has a nice song.
ReplyDeleteSo many memes, so little time. : ) I am so happy to catch a glimpse into your garden. Does the White-throated Honeyeater wake you up in the morning?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful little bird! I loved hearing its voice.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a joyful sound. They must love your gardens!
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing me to this bird!Beautiful video!phyllis
ReplyDeleteThe give the perspective but the video really gave the depth. It really look beautiful in seeing the bird on the coconut leaf.
ReplyDeleteHi there - nice little bird - with honeyeaters I like the fact that there are some many species that its always worth having another look just to check - life is never dull with them about!
ReplyDeletecheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Hi Bernie. Thanks for the video. He's not only pretty and a good singer but he is feisty too! Part way thru you can hear another bird. What might that one be?
ReplyDeleteJean, that whoop-whoop song that you heard was the song of the Pheasant Coucal. It's an unmistakable sound.
DeleteBeautiful photo and good to get the sound as well.
ReplyDeleteA very different lovely high pitched song.....I always enjoy visiting your garden...
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