This little bird was sitting on a dead stump beside the track going in to the Pancake Rocks (see yesterday's post). I first noticed it because it was singing so loudly. It is known as a Silvereye or Wax-eye and is found in both Australia and New Zealand. It was first noticed in New Zealand in the 1830's and because there is no evidence that anyone deliberately brought it into the country it is classed as a native species. It is slightly smaller than a sparrow. I heard lots more birds on our trip than I saw so it was very nice that this one was easy to see.
This one is so cute! Great shot and perfect for WBW!
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty little one! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting eye colour arrangement. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet looking little bird!
ReplyDeleteLovely image of it against the blue sky!
I also enjoyed scrolling down and seeing the Pancake Rocks - very aptly named. :)
A very interesting bird, love that white eye ring and your images are great!
ReplyDeleteHis eyes are so unique. What wonderful details in these photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Mick.. many thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie and I love the eye. Wonderful shots and sighting!
ReplyDeleteCute little bird that leaves no doubt as to how he came by his name.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute bird, the eyes are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI swear Mick that eye is hypnotic!
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Adorable little guy! Looks in the second picture like he's posing especially for you.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot! love those big eyes!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute looking bird.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots.
Beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteSmart looking bird Mick. It seems to be displaying or singing.
ReplyDeleteIncredibly beautiful picture you show.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a good day.
Hanne Bente / hbt.finus.dk
Love the eyes on that bird! Nice job, Mick!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Love those eyes...and the expression in the second photo. A new one to me.
ReplyDeleteCute bird, the pose in the second pic is cool!
ReplyDeleteGreat captures! What a sweet bird!! Nice name for it, Silver eye :)
ReplyDeleteHi there - Silvereyes are such great little birds - and they don’t sit still very often either!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
What a lovely and sweet looking face on this bird. Great images!
ReplyDeletejust adorable; you did so well capturing these!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect shot and what a wonderful bird!
Cute little bird!
ReplyDeleteI like the coloring of this little bird. Different from all others. Great shot.
ReplyDeletegorgeous photos...I love seeing a part of the world through someone else's lens, a part I likely will not see in person. Pancake Rocks are fascinating, and the vistas of Mt. Cook and the birds on your trip are great.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Mick!! I haven't seen these little ones before.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting little bird. Thanks for sharing the name along with the photos. I'm going to go look him up right now. :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice shots of a beautiful unusual (for me) little bird.
ReplyDeleteCute little guy and lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! I like birds that don't mind being photographed. :)
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