I had a wonderful morning at the HWC. One path had a line of flowering bottlebrushes that were full of small birds
I think this is a scarlet honeyeater - my first sighting of this bird. Very exciting! There were lots. All of them had patchy red on the breast, so I think they are immatures changing into adults
There were lots of silvereyes
And I saw at least one white-cheeked honeyeater
What a wonderful day you must have had,fantastic photos!! Two of the birds I haven't seen before.We don't get white-cheeked honeyeaters or scarlet honeyeaters down here. Thanks for posting them ! M-L
M-L
Great series and amazing Scarlet Honeyeater shot. The sharpest I have seen of this bird which I would love to see.
I saw the White-cheeked Honeyeaters in heathland near manly in Sydney a while ago.
Cheers, Owen.
i haven't seen a scarlet honeyeater yet, beautiful captures birdgirl :)
Beautiful shots Kim, white cheeked is gorgeous and love the scarlet
Sunshine Coast Queensland
These photos are truely beautiful! As I am in the office most of the time it really gives us a thrill to see what people are capturing on the site.
I hope you will consider entering them in our Photo competition that is on from September through to end of November. They will make a great addition to our exhibition over the summer holidays! Check out the details on our website.
I'm glad you enjoyed your day here.
Great idea Kim..... you should do that ..wish I was down there to join in again :')
Sunshine Coast Queensland
WOW seeing the scarlet honeyeater would have set my heart racing, it's such a colourful bird, the other birds are interesting too and your photos are so sharp.
Jeanne
Brisbane QLD
Thanks everyone. The scarlet honeyeater is a gorgeous little bird. It's a wonderful feeling when you first realise you are seeing something new and different.
Hunter Wetlands Centre - I was surprised to see you on here! I want to say how much I appreciate all the work you have done, improving the paths and building the new hides. The centre looks better than ever. I'll be posting some more photos from yesterday as I find time. The lady at reception told me about the photo comp. and I was thinking of entering some photos
Don't think - Enter! Enter!. Great shots and I can feel your excitement seeing them.
I've succumbed to the birding bug!
Alice Springs, NT