Caught this one with my macro lens when taking photos of flowers at Fairhill Native plant nursery in Yandina, Sunshine Coast.
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I like being able to see the Little Wattlebird's eye so well, and the Grevillea looks attractive too.
Just for use in the future,clif,the Little Wattlebird in eastern Australia in now called the Brush Wattlebird,and the one in the West is called the Western Wattlebird
Thanks for the update Nathan my book did mention the Western version but still called the other Little Wattlebird, so thanks. I am not sure why some names can't be left as they are, I know some change for the right reasons, but others like the Jabiru are referred to as Black-necked Stork, I much prefer Jabiru.
Regards
Shane
It would be really nice if they would make up their minds about names wouldn't it? I have several books, and sometimes run into names in the older ones that no longer apply, so when I try to look them up in another book I can't find it where I expect to. The Slater field guide is good at making me go to the index all the time. That is a really good photo though, looks as if he (she?) was posing.
Meave
I probably sound like a grump but I will always refer to a Jabiru as that, it is uniquely Australian and fits the bill (no pun) and rolls off the tongue better as well.
Regards
Shane
That's a lovely sharp shot. Is the grevillea Peaches and cream?
I am not sure as I took so many photos of Grevillias that day and lots of Flowers, I don't know if you have been to Fairhill Nursery but it is an amazing place.
Regards
Shane
I think its important to keep using the name you are familiar with, (unless you are just plain wrong).
If we don't, references to older or regional names will be mis-understood in the future. Good books at the moment seem to include an "AKA" or "sometimes called" section in the description.
eg. Most people I know in Victoria, (including my old copy of "What Bird is That?"), refer to a Blue Wren, where as the 'right' name is Superb Fairy Wren. If I had searched for a blue wren, and there was no reference to the older name I would still be in the dark.
Regards Roger
Just thought I'd add another wattlebird photo. The point of interest here is that it was taken in my garden on a point and click compact camera, not a DSLR. It's not perfect, but I was amazed that it came out pretty well for a mug photographer with a pretty ordinary camera. (I haven't uploaded a photo before - I hope it works)
There is no such thing as a mug photographer and some people take photos with point and shoot cameras and embarass the hell out of some dslr shooters, it's all about the enjoyment of it and say you've done really well here and obviously enjoyed it. Good Luck.
Regards
Shane
And given us a couple of great pics to look at. More please.
Karen
Brisbane southside.