I have the water bowl a little fuller than usual today. The current temperature is about 37 C, so the water gets a more attention than usual.
While I was watching fairy wrens, this New Holland Honeyeater flew straight to the bowl, jumping in and out a few times before it worked out the rock was still there, just a little deeper.
New Holland Honeyeater
These birds are called New Holland Honeyeaters – Phylidonyris novaehollandiae – because they are one of the first birds to be scientifically named in Australia, then known as New Holland.
It’s Aboriginal name is Bandin (ban’deen), and is also the name given to the white-cheeked honeyeater.
They are up to 20cm long (7.87 inches) with the female often smaller than the male.
New Holland Honeyeater
He conveniently poses for the Nikon D3000. If I had cleaned my kitchen window, I would have a sharper image. I love this camera! ❤
New Holland Honeyeater
Thanks for dropping by. Do have a good weekend. 🙂
Christine R 
Fantastic captures, Christine. This fellow is so colorful. What a character. 🙂
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He is a cheeky devil sometimes, but cautious. Sometimes he’ll sit in a tree and cheep at me – but not when I have a camera. 🙂
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Awesome pictures! I’m still struggling to get decent shots of birds.
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One has to bribe them. Having a DSLR has made a world of difference – the mobile phone camera just doesn’t like capturing detail too far away. My point-and-shoot camera was a bit better, but I’m in awe of the potential of my secondhand Nikon D3000.
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Once again, you’ve introduced me to a bird I don’t know. Thank you.
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We have lots of lovely birds in our part of the world. I love H J Ruiz’s ‘Backyard Visitors’ site – I get to see what other people have!
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