Author Archives: Christine R

Yesterday, I was in the right place at the right time when this pair of New Holland Honeyeaters came for a drink. I keep the water on top of the hot water cylinder, where feathered visitors are safe from feline ambush. I’d been out in the garden, taking photos of bees and butterflies, and was on my way back inside when I spotted them. I took a few quick snaps, expecting them to dash away as soon as they saw me.

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I was able to duck behind the camper trailer, behind the winch setup.  With the camera in front of my face, they weren’t sure if I was a threat.

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I kept still. Thirst won.

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They drank and promptly departed.

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Birds

New Holland Honeyeaters

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A visiting sparrow, this morning. (Nikon D3000)

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Birds

Sparrow

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Common Ivy (Hedera Helix) is an environmental weed in my State, Victoria. Certainly is in my garden. The main plant has grown over an ancient apple tree, turning into a tree itself, with trunks and branches. I’m reluctant to cut it back much for, when it flowers, the blooms are rich in nectar drawing hundreds of crazed bees. Later, birds find the purple-black berries highly nutritious, though I believe the fruit may be toxic to humans.

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The green buds open into a five-point starred green flower. Only mature ivy flowers. Oval leaves are a sign of maturity.

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Bees & Bugs

Ivy Blooms & Honey Bees

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