Hi all,
Thanks for your time, This little couple has built a small nest of down, webs, casurina sticks and other delicate stuff... they perched for about 2 weeks and now have chicks... We love them and want the best for the chicks... the nest is only 2m above the ground but preditor-safe as we have large dogs who look after the cats and possums etc...
Both parents tend the nest, sing a sweet lilting song and are territorial towards other birds. They are about 12cm long and have narrow black beaks about 1.5cm. Notable is the eyeband and black head... slender bodies - almost like a finch but longer tails. They seem to be comfortable with humans and dogs and will perch 50cm from our heads for some time.
I didn't get a pic of the male but both are similar he may be slightly larger...
I'm sure this is a common bird and seen regularly, but would like some expert identification advice.
Am posting a few pics below...
Sorry if I've made any noob mistakes... only been doing this for a couple of years and this is my first post in the forum.
Cheers
Steve
Check Yellow-faced Honeyeater... a very nice bird indeed. I don't see them regularly here in Bundaberg.
Brandon (aka ihewman)
Thanks... I think you're spot on there...
We're in the Blue Mountains... btw. :)
Thanks for the help!
Cheers
Steve,
I, like you have only been birding for a short time. Please don't be worried about posting anything. The people on this forum are all great and are keen to help. It took me along time to put my first id request up as I thought they are probably common birds and everyone should know them. This is the not the case, the only thing I would suggest if you post something again is to always include the area where the bird was. By the way, lucky you to have them nesting in your garden, enjoy.
Donna
Great nest. Lucky you.
Spot on, Donna. Everyone started some place, some time, so go to it, aussieartist.