Hi Mt Rogers carers,
Just by chance at about 10.30 am on Wednesday 28th August I
came across these spectacular little birds in cherry trees on the edge of the
reserve off Schwarz Place, Flynn. It was just incredible that the cherry trees
provided enough nectar for them and other local honeyeaters for most of
Wednesday. The "Scarlets" were around on Thursday morning for some of
our locals to photograph them.
Scientific Name: Myzomela sanguinolenta
Thank you Roger Williams for sharing your photos. They are very fast
little birds, even faster than Eastern Spinebills. Fortunately it seemed as
though the Wattlebirds didn't see them as a threat to their territory or their
food supplies.
Incidentally, we think the Frogmouths may be adding small twigs to their nest site.
Just be aware that the rogue magpie's testosterone levels may be on the rise
near the Flynn playground.
