tiabunna's photos with the keyword: callistemon

These gain their name from the red 'wattles', the small red pendant below their ears. They eat nectar, so with the callistemons (bottlebrush) coming into bloom it's 'party time' for them.

The characteristic red burst of a callistemon (bottlebrush) flower. Taken for the monthly competition in the Silver Surfers group.

When our dog takes me for my morning walk, over recent days I've been admiring these backlit callistemon flowers. Today I took the little camera with me - and the cobweb was a bonus. Best on black.

New Holland Honeyeaters are among the more common avian residents in our area. They are nectar eaters and are attracted to the flowering callistemons seen here. Explored.

Among the birds enjoying the nectar from the callistemon flowers, there are many Rainbow Lorikeets. Explored.

White-Cheeked Honeyeaters are found along the eastern coast of Australia. The callistemons are flowering profusely at present (those furry red things) and attracting hordes of nectar eating birds. Second shot in a note showing the yellow wing flash. Explored.

Bee on a callistemon (bottlebrush) flower. Taken on a quite windy day, hence the high shutter speed.

They don't come much more common than these, but I was delighted to find this House Sparrow in the Callistemon bush outside our motel room in Junee. Besides, it gave an excuse to play with the long lens. :)

The local callistemon shrubs are attracting the lorikeets. Taken with RMC Tokina 200mm 3.5