Wattlebirds’ tree bath

I’ve seen various birds dive through the treetops to clean their feathers. From the small New Holland Honeyeaters to the much larger King Parrots., they do it in the early morning to catch the dew, or after a rainfall. Today I managed to catch a couple of Wattlebirds performing their ablutions:

Common name: Little Wattlebird (see more pics of this bird)

Scientific name: Anthochaera chrysoptera

Approximate length: 30 cm

Date spotted: 20 April 2019 (Autumn)

Location: Manly Dam National Park, New South Wales, Australia: 33°46’16.5″S 151°14’53.5″E

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