You also solved one of my problems. I had a flock of those gorgeous little birds high up in my trees yesterday and didn't know what they were. (because of the spots) But I didn't get close enough to get photos.
Hi Araminta. That would be unusual for yellow-rumped thornbills to be high up in a tree. Usually, they're at ground level or up to mid-level in vegetation. How confident are you that they were yellow-rumped thornbills?
Further to what Woko said - I was thinking that this morning as well - I wondered if they weren't Spotted Pardalotes? I know I've seen them flitting around quite high up in the trees, and they do look very similar (particularly the females).
I've had them up in my big gums around the house too M-L. I thought that maybe they were spotted pardalotes; but after a while three of them flew right down to check me out and I was able to ID them as yellow rumped thornbills! I was very excited to add them to my list.
Nice pics. They're such cute little guys. :)
Thanks for posting these beautiful photos.
You also solved one of my problems. I had a flock of those gorgeous little birds high up in my trees yesterday and didn't know what they were. (because of the spots) But I didn't get close enough to get photos.
M-L
Great photos! I love the second one!!
Well done, they always move too fast for me
Hi Araminta. That would be unusual for yellow-rumped thornbills to be high up in a tree. Usually, they're at ground level or up to mid-level in vegetation. How confident are you that they were yellow-rumped thornbills?
Further to what Woko said - I was thinking that this morning as well - I wondered if they weren't Spotted Pardalotes? I know I've seen them flitting around quite high up in the trees, and they do look very similar (particularly the females).
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! Been dying to see one (or three) of these little ones. Great shots too laza, thanks so much for sharing!
West Coast Tasmania
I've had them up in my big gums around the house too M-L. I thought that maybe they were spotted pardalotes; but after a while three of them flew right down to check me out and I was able to ID them as yellow rumped thornbills! I was very excited to add them to my list.
Once again, great shots laza!
Great shots, laza. I have seen and photographed them high in the gum trees here, but i usually see them down low.
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Canberra
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Thanks for kind comments guys.
Its always great pleasure to get one of the little fellas of bird world in a good capture
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