29 July 2014

White-plumed Honeyeaters, and Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater

White-plumed Honeyeater on Callistemon (Bottle-brush)

Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater




looking like a young one





photographs taken in this location, Alice Springs, N.T.


Sharing with Wild Bird Wednesday

29 comments:

Christian Perrin said...

Looks like a great bird spot, Carole. I've never seen either of these species, but they are birds I'd love to see someday and you've got some excellent photos of them here. The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater is very unique-looking!

EG CameraGirl said...

I love the name "honeyeater." Very nice photos!

To answer your question on my blog about Double-created Cormorants: The double-crest is visible on adults only during breeding season. Thanks for asking the question as I'm sure others will be wondering too. I added this information to the post.

Bob Bushell said...

Beautiful little birds, great photographs Carole.

Jeanne said...

Very lovely! and i have to say that I especially love the babies together on a branch. Great captures. Hope your morning walk was wonderful with your friend!

Seraphinas Phantasie said...

Hi Carole,
marvelous photos of this very special birds. Your first photo is my favorite !
Best regards, Synnöve

wildcatwoods said...

Nice to see these beautiful birds. Thanks for stopping by.

Carolina Mountains

thewovenspoke said...

Beautiful birds and your walk around Alice Springs sounds like a great thing in winter.

Irma said...

Beautiful pictures of these beautiful birds.
Photos 1, 2 and 3 are totally awesome.
Very well photographed, Carole.

TexWisGirl said...

wow! those white-plumed are something! fine looking birds!

Gail Dixon said...

Oh, wow. Stupendous shots of these beautiful birds. Have a great day!

Brian King said...

How gorgeous! These are beautiful shots, Carole! I've never seen either of these Honeyeaters.

Adam Jones said...

The White-plumed Honeyeater looks amazing. A lot smarter than our grey versions here in the UK. Great pictures.

Dianne said...

What a wealth of bird-life in our out-back Carole. The white plumed honey-eater is gorgeous.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Carole, your Honeyeaters are gorgeous birds. The color on the first one reminds me of lemonade.. Beautiful photos..

mick said...

Great photos of the birds from a very exotic location - I have enjoyed it from your photos.

Jan Castle said...

They certainly look happy!
Great pics Carole!
Jan

betty-NZ said...

I've never heard of them but they sure are gorgeous!

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Hi Carole Wow! What a pretty Honeyeater and it was marvelous to see the young and together with the parent. Great shots of them all.

Breathtaking said...

Hello Carole!:) Such gorgeous birds and beautifully photographed. I notice that the lovely yellow White-plumed Honey eater has brown eyes and the other blue eyes, which really compliments their colouring. Such beauties!:)

Unknown said...

Fabulous photos of these pretty birds.

A Colorful World said...

Beautiful birds! I love the yellow! Really great photos!

Janice said...

Super captures of the different honeyeaters. And to find parent and chick together is certainly special.

Marilyn said...

These little ones are so pretty. The one looks like a baby.

Helma said...

What a beautiful bird Carole. Beautiful soft yellow color. Also, your last photo of the view is wonderful to see.

Rohrerbot said...

Gorgeous birds! A new group I know nothing about! Thanks for sharing you part of the world. Chris

Larry said...

Those honeyeater photos are super! The top one really captured the reflection of light in the eye of the bird.

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

That White-plumed honeybird is spectacular. Even the youngsters are quite beautiful!

Stewart M said...

Wonderful birds - we do live in the land of the honey eater!

Hope you are enjoying the NT.

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

Kay said...

Lovely bird, the Honeyeater. Never heard of them. I like the yellow color!