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Honeyeaters can't hover · 05:53 AM

I suppose Honeyeaters are Australia's answer to the Humming Birds but they can't hover.

1 Approaching a Grevillea in perfect position.

2 Despite flapping furiously he just can't hold it.

slowpez · 07-15-2012, 06:36 AM

Amazing birds. How do they manage to feed? Do they perch? I assume they are nectar eaters.

**Bruce Clark** · 07-15-2012, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

Amazing birds. How do they manage to feed? Do they perch? I assume they are nectar eaters.

They are nectar feeders and they normally perch on or near the flower to feed. This is the first time I have seen one try feeding on the wing.

tessfully · 07-15-2012, 07:16 AM

Big Smile! What a great catch!! Thanks for sharing and what a cool tree!

**Bruce Clark** · 07-15-2012, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by tessfully

Big Smile! What a great catch!! Thanks for sharing and what a cool tree!

Thanks for looking. The tree is a grevillea species common in and around Darwin. The locals tell me it is called the Darwin Silkyoak or Golden Grevillea.

**eaglem** · 07-15-2012, 03:24 PM

Well spotted and captured Bruce!

**Cee Cee** · 07-15-2012, 08:56 PM

nice capture Bruce, I've never seen one attempt that maneuver either!

cheers

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07-15-2012, 06:36 AM	#2
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Amazing birds. How do they manage to feed? Do they perch? I assume they are nectar eaters.

07-15-2012, 07:14 AM	#3
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Amazing birds. How do they manage to feed? Do they perch? I assume they are nectar eaters. They are nectar feeders and they normally perch on or near the flower to feed. This is the first time I have seen one try feeding on the wing.

07-15-2012, 07:16 AM	#4
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Big Smile! What a great catch!! Thanks for sharing and what a cool tree!

07-15-2012, 07:33 AM	#5
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458 Original Poster	Originally posted by tessfully Big Smile! What a great catch!! Thanks for sharing and what a cool tree! Thanks for looking. The tree is a grevillea species common in and around Darwin. The locals tell me it is called the Darwin Silkyoak or Golden Grevillea.

07-15-2012, 03:24 PM	#6
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,167	Well spotted and captured Bruce!

07-15-2012, 08:56 PM	#7
Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441	nice capture Bruce, I've never seen one attempt that maneuver either! cheers

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