tiabunna's photos with the keyword: Anthochaera chrysoptera

It's remarkable how quickly this Little Wattlebird chick is growing. This was taken today (27 September), my previous image of it (PiP, also with last week's fence photo) was taken just ten days ago on 17/9. As the bird is looking over the fence, I'm doing something similar and currently moving house. I'm afraid I shall be completely offline for a while after this flying visit. Wishing everyone a Happy Fence Friday and a great weekend to follow.

This Australian bird is a member of the Honeyeater family and is known as a Little Wattlebird. They eat nectar from flowers, but also insects and seeds. I was surprised when it made a nest in a wall-mounted hanging pot plant basket. Which also meant that the wires around the basket became a fence around the nest - almost certainly the smallest this week. Check the next two images in the PiPs, taken over several days later. Happy Fence Friday, everyone. I'm afraid outside doings (moving house) are taking my time at present, and it's likely to be near a fortnight before I'm able to join ipernity online again. Best wishes until then.

A Little Wattlebird nesting in the shrubs in our front yard, seen here among the grevillea flowers (they are nectar eaters). Best viewed large. Over recent days the chicks also have been making an appearance - a rather indifferent shot of one in the PiP. Explored.

These Australian honeyeaters are called "Little Wattlebirds" (they're about 35cm), though I think my title would be more appropriate. They're no songbirds, instead having a number of loud vocal calls such as "LOOKOUT" . This one was probably complaining about me taking its photo without first getting approval. :-) Best viewed large. Another image in the PiP. Wishing everyone a very Happy Fence Friday and, for those who observe it, an enjoyable Easter. Most of all, stay safe in these difficult times.

A Little Wattlebird perching on our garden furniture.