Author Archives: Sarah Maddox
Rainbow Lorikeets sheltering from the rain
Three Rainbow Lorikeets primp and preen while taking shelter from a rainstorm.
Common name: Rainbow Lorikeet
Scientific name: Trichoglossus haematodus
Approximate length: 30 cm
Date spotted: 20 January 2012
Season: Summer
Location: Allambie Heights, New South Wales, Australia
Approximate latitude/longitude: -33.772218,151.26089
New Holland Honeyeater at Manly Dam
This pretty little bird is a New Holland Honeyeater, chirping happily amongst the spring flowers at Manly Dam Reserve.
Common name: New Holland Honeyeater
Scientific name: Phylidonyris novaehollandiae
Approximate length: 17-19 cm
Date spotted: Sunday 6 October 2013
Season: Spring
Location: Manly Dam Reserve, New South Wales, Australia
Approximate latitude/longitude: -33.77294,151.249416
Sydney Birder 