I’ve been photographing these birds for a couple of years now, and this is the first time I noticed one without the bright yellow breast. Obviously, I have seen the female colouration – I must have! Here is the male…

He popped into the nesting tunnel and I thought my private session was over, but no, another arrived.

Thinking it was a juvenile, I looked up The Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds when I got home. I discovered that a young bird lacks the black cap and has duller spotting.  Thus, a female…

She flew down by the nesting tunnel, and called before entering.

And in she went.

Thanks for looking. I do hope you had a lovely weekend.

Until next time.

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This morning, down at the footbridge, this pretty pardalote dropped from the treetops, leaving his mates, to say hello. He chirped for a minute, or two, before flying off. I felt blessed!  (Nikon D3000)

Thanks for looking. I do hope you have a lovely weekend.

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