I thought it was amusing when I watched a young Blue-faced Honeyeater try to chase a young Butcherbird out of territory that it claimed. (See post of January 18.) However, the same family of Blue-faced Honeyeaters are now warning me that part of the garden belongs to them! When I walk down that way one or the other of them immediately starts scolding and pretty soon there are a number of them sitting in different trees and shrubs and all telling me to get out of their territory. This is an adult bird showing the blue color that gives it its name. As I said before, these birds are noisy and aggressive!
Scarily sharp beaks.
ReplyDelete"Scolding" is just the right word for some bird sounds. Are these related to bee-eaters?
Great photos of an absolutely beautiful bird. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting. I don't think they are related to Bee-eaters at all.
ReplyDeleteGood shots!
ReplyDeleteWow what a lovely bird to see Mick. Great images and now I know really must buy that World Bird book.
ReplyDeleteSuper shots of the aggressive Honeyeater.
ReplyDeleteBack off now or else....
Some birds can be very aggresive about defending their territory. I have decided to make the bird box unabailable to the swallows this year, they won't let me harvest the apricots in the nearby tree. The bluebirds can still use it. They are more agreeable and have fledged before the fruit is ripe.
ReplyDeleteAggressive maybe, but they absolutely stunning! Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteWhat Beauties!! Im sure its fun to watch them as they try to chase you away!
ReplyDeleteExcellent captures, Mick. That blue cheek is very pronounced. Nothing like an aggressive bird to keep your on your toes while walking nearby!
ReplyDeleteThese birds really can create a lot of noise!
ReplyDeleteVery good pictures.
Stewart M
How dare you trespass in the territory of such a lovely bird. lol.
ReplyDeleteNice shots of a beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is a beautiful bird, but I bet they do get noisey.Super pictures Mick!
ReplyDeleteAbout the birds feet up here. They have very little blood supply to their feet and the cold doesn't really bother them unless it gets way below 0ºF
Have a great rest of the week.
B.
These are great captures of this very beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteNoisy, aggressive and beautiful! Excellent captures!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Mick. You caught some wonderfully expressive shots from these disagreeable Honey-eaters. Your birds are always intriguing. The Blue Face is intriguing and gorgeous! ;-)WBW
ReplyDeleteI`ve never seen this bird,what beautiful coloring he is,& is certainly telling us about your nearness to him,lovely shots,beautiful bird!phylliso
ReplyDeleteThey may be noisy and aggressive, but I'd love to see one...it would be a new one for me (haven't even heard of it). Now I have to go back and see where you are! Lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteExcellent photos! :)
ReplyDeleteWow- that thing actually does look sort of fierce. Very cool!
ReplyDeletewhoa - what a cool cool bird! He's really beautiful, love the photos!
ReplyDeleteTremendous shots Mick. I can't believe they are so aggressive to a human, but maybe why they are so successful?
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Mick! Those Blue-facxed Honeyeaters sure are beautiful birds. Are they territorial now because it's breeding season or what?
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos. I'm new to these birds and am quite impressed!
ReplyDeletemaybe you better be careful then. The bill looks very sharp. But I have to say they seem to be goodlooking.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous bird! Great moments you captured, wonderful.
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