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Lewin's Honeyeater (Australian Bird)
Nov 20, 2017 04:51:07   #
zneb240 Loc: New South Wales - Australia
 
Been a while since I posted, so here goes....

The Lewin's Honeyeater inhabits the eastern coastal region of Australia. It is more common towards the south east where it feeds on flowering native blossoms by sipping nectar from the flowers when the vegetation is in bloom.

Several other honeyeaters look very similar, however the Lewin's can be distinguished from others by the unique crescent shape of the yellow feathers of it's ear patch.

This one was inspecting some Kangaroo Paw flowers.... so named as they somewhat resemble the front paws of the Kangaroo. The nectar of the Kangaroo Paws is a particular favourite of the Lewin's Honeyeater.

Warren Wilson.

Details:
Nikon D810 camera
Nikkor 300mmG f/2.8 VR lens
Tripod with gimbal head
f/11 @ 1/800s ISO 1600
Processed - Nikon NX-D & PSE 14


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Nov 20, 2017 05:51:04   #
wylieone
 
great shot Warren...love the eye light

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Nov 20, 2017 06:01:10   #
sb Loc: Florida's East Coast
 
Beautiful!

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Nov 20, 2017 10:19:16   #
fuminous Loc: Luling, LA... for now...
 
This is very nice - excellent composition, colors and sharpness with an overall sense of "complete" for me... that is, it needs nothing more...


zneb240 wrote:
Been a while since I posted, so here goes....

The Lewin's Honeyeater inhabits the eastern coastal region of Australia. It is more common towards the south east where it feeds on flowering native blossoms by sipping nectar from the flowers when the vegetation is in bloom.

Several other honeyeaters look very similar, however the Lewin's can be distinguished from others by the unique crescent shape of the yellow feathers of it's ear patch.

This one was inspecting some Kangaroo Paw flowers.... so named as they somewhat resemble the front paws of the Kangaroo. The nectar of the Kangaroo Paws is a particular favourite of the Lewin's Honeyeater.

Warren Wilson.

Details:
Nikon D810 camera
Nikkor 300mmG f/2.8 VR lens
Tripod with gimbal head
f/11 @ 1/800s ISO 1600
Processed - Nikon NX-D & PSE 14
Been a while since I posted, so here goes.... br ... (show quote)

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Nov 20, 2017 14:09:35   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Beautiful image, Warren.

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Nov 20, 2017 16:48:47   #
DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia
 
Excellent shot, as always, Warren.

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Nov 20, 2017 19:53:27   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
Wow! What a beautiful bird...and a brilliant portrait, Warren! So good to see your post!!

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Nov 21, 2017 05:46:13   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
zneb240 wrote:
Been a while since I posted, so here goes....

The Lewin's Honeyeater inhabits the eastern coastal region of Australia. It is more common towards the south east where it feeds on flowering native blossoms by sipping nectar from the flowers when the vegetation is in bloom.

Several other honeyeaters look very similar, however the Lewin's can be distinguished from others by the unique crescent shape of the yellow feathers of it's ear patch.

This one was inspecting some Kangaroo Paw flowers.... so named as they somewhat resemble the front paws of the Kangaroo. The nectar of the Kangaroo Paws is a particular favourite of the Lewin's Honeyeater.

Warren Wilson.

Details:
Nikon D810 camera
Nikkor 300mmG f/2.8 VR lens
Tripod with gimbal head
f/11 @ 1/800s ISO 1600
Processed - Nikon NX-D & PSE 14
Been a while since I posted, so here goes.... br ... (show quote)


Beautiful image.

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Nov 21, 2017 07:27:54   #
fourg1b2006 Loc: Long Island New York
 
Very nicely captured ...you did a good job.

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Nov 21, 2017 08:36:01   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
That's a beautiful picture.

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Nov 21, 2017 09:43:16   #
RickL Loc: Vail, Az
 
zneb240 wrote:
Been a while since I posted, so here goes....

The Lewin's Honeyeater inhabits the eastern coastal region of Australia. It is more common towards the south east where it feeds on flowering native blossoms by sipping nectar from the flowers when the vegetation is in bloom.

Several other honeyeaters look very similar, however the Lewin's can be distinguished from others by the unique crescent shape of the yellow feathers of it's ear patch.

This one was inspecting some Kangaroo Paw flowers.... so named as they somewhat resemble the front paws of the Kangaroo. The nectar of the Kangaroo Paws is a particular favourite of the Lewin's Honeyeater.

Warren Wilson.

Details:
Nikon D810 camera
Nikkor 300mmG f/2.8 VR lens
Tripod with gimbal head
f/11 @ 1/800s ISO 1600
Processed - Nikon NX-D & PSE 14
Been a while since I posted, so here goes.... br ... (show quote)


Warren, excellent photo. Great composition

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Nov 21, 2017 10:51:28   #
AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!
 
That's a beautiful portrait.

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Nov 21, 2017 21:21:28   #
ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Very good shot Warren.

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Nov 24, 2017 20:03:13   #
carlysue Loc: Columbus
 
Impressive, Warren, as I knew it would be. I always watch for your posts, knowing they will be well thought out and captured. Is this from your hide/blind? Artistically, that yellow in it's plumage complements that red flower/foliage perfectly!

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