brown honeyeater

Feeding on the Grevillia in our daughter's garden

In the trees not far from the ravens I saw some movement and clicked. Turned out to be a Brown Honeyeater, an adult this time. The light was awkward but I've done the best I can to show some colour and detail. This folks, is my last bird from that amazing trip. It would not have been possible...

Still in the swampy area I noticed some movement in the surrounding bushes and reeds, managing to get a few images. Had to get this wee mite identified in the ID forum. A fledgling Brown Honeyeater. Quite pleased with that!

I got my morning pictures down-loaded after lunch then got started on recording what was around the house in the afternoon. Here's a lovely Brown Honeyeater sitting on the fence - think he's wondering where to go and what to do next LOL.

.... that's how my book describes these wee guys! Guess they're not the most showy of honeyeaters are they. Still, they do have a pretty yellow flash on the wing, don't they. Has anyone discovered what the white spot beside the eye is for? Hummingbirds have one too!

A Brown Honeyeater was sitting on the wall, and.... ..... well off he went - quite streamlined like a bullet train. At least it's recognisable, isn't it?

... tongue. A Brown Honeyeater came in for a drink, and it was actually raining again whilst he was there LOL. EDIT: Oh and I've only just noticed the spider on the rim of the bowl too!!!

Continuing our walk through the wooded area of the wetlands, Ken picked out a Brown Honeyeater up in a tree. Not the prettiest of honeyeater maybe, but I do think he's very attractive with the subtle shading of browns.

In the garden this morning,but always present .This species has a call very much like a reed Warbler!

I like when birds fluff up their feathers and turn into those little fluffy balls :)

Brown Honeyeater Slideshow: http://johnfoss.yolasite.com/brown-honeyeater.php

Feeding on Banksia prionotes

Another of the common Honeyeaters in the area.

Yet another species from the leaking tap picnic...

Spent the early part of New Years day down at the Port of Brisbane. still Grevillias in flower and Honeyeaters in plentiful supply feeding on the nectar.

One of our more common Honeyeaters but never the less a nice looking bird

One of the more common Honeyeaters but a delightful little bird non the less