Red Wattlebird in Acacia saligna  (•▽•) ❧
Channel: zuditaka
Date: 2014-08-12

Looking at the Red Wattlebirds (Anthochaera carunculata) doing something or other in the Acacia saligna trees. Are they looking for seeds--as there don't seem to be any pods on the trees at the moment--or are they looking for insects or nesting materials (such as twigs and webs)? 

I am beginning to get better at bird identification, though I am no ornithologist. Also, having a good telescopic lens on my camera helps us to see the birds in detail up close.

The Red Wattle birds certainly do appear to have the distinct fleshy reddish wattles on either side of their necks. I hope they will come back again, often, to feed on the nectar producing flowers and trees I have grown specially for them in my garden!

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