Not in Sydney this time, I was at Wineglass Bay Lookout in Tasmania when I saw a bush full of New Holland Honeyeaters. This video focuses on one of them, then draws back to show the gorgeous location it’s chosen for its foraging.

Here’s a still picture. Click on it to open it in a new window where you can zoom into the detail.

Common name: New Holland Honeyeater

Scientific name: Phylidonyris novaehollandiae

Approximate length: 17-19 cm

Date spotted: Sunday 9 November 2014

Season: Spring

Location: Wineglass Bay Lookout, Tasmania

Approximate latitude/longitude: 42°08’60.0″S 148°17’20.2″E