Blue-faced Honeyeater:
A dozen of these birds invaded our backyard at around 19:15, Monday 25 February 2019. They appeared as generally described, both mature males (blue patches) and females/immature birds (colourless patches). There was also one that was charcoal grey, dark on top, lighter underneath. We sat and watched them as they caught insects mid-flight until 20:00 then drifted off. Crested pigeons, Eastern Rosellas, Helmeted Honeyeaters and Magpies were all in attendance, but didn’t seem to worry these guys who went about their collective business with relish. They were also unperturbed by our presence. I managed a couple of stills of them whilst resting, and about 3 minutes of video at various zoom levels. The video includes the one charcoal coloured bird.
Blue-faced Honeyeater:
A dozen of these birds invaded our backyard at around 19:15, Monday 25 February 2019. They appeared as generally described, both mature males (blue patches) and females/immature birds (colourless patches). There was also one that was charcoal grey, dark on top, lighter underneath. We sat and watched them as they caught insects mid-flight until 20:00 then drifted off. Crested pigeons, Eastern Rosellas, Helmeted Honeyeaters and Magpies were all in attendance, but didn’t seem to worry these guys who went about their collective business with relish. They were also unperturbed by our presence. I managed a couple of stills of them whilst resting, and about 3 minutes of video at various zoom levels. The video includes the one charcoal coloured bird.
Brien Blackshaw
Golden Square, 3555
Ph 54477690.