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New Holland Honeyeater

New Holland Honeyeater (Image ID 37636)
Photographed byMark Locker on Sun 15th Dec, 2019 and uploaded on same date.
Resolution1400x933
Viewed384
ID37636
CommentI watched this New Holland work its way along a row of Kangaroo paws, I managed to get a few shots, but most had flowers or stems in the way. I never quite realized before how well their beak is shaped to fit the flowers. He had an great feed, I could see nectar dripping from his beak, and pollen all over the feathers on his face. He got to the end of the row and gave me a resentful look as if to suggest I was somehow responsible for there being no more. Maybe not the best pic of the day, but Like the expression, the flower head gives a bit of balance, although I think it s a bit too central (or symetrical?).
EquipmentNikon D500 + 200-500 zoom. No real post processing at the moment as my laptop is out of action so I don't have access to lightroom.
LocationHarvey dam, WA, Western Australia
Keywordsadult
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