Rainbow Lorikeets in a suburban Sydney park.
Rainbow Lorikeets are aptly named. Witness their brilliant, rainbow-like colours! Even their beak is a startling red!
I’m so privileged to live near a large area of bushland that is home to these (and many other) glorious parrots.
I hope that you will get a sense of their beauty and abundance.
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Rainbow Lorikeets
Near the top of the hill that leads to the baths lives a grand old tree : a tree prized by both Cockatoos and Rainbow Lorikeets as a prime nesting site.
This time, the Lorikeets have taken possession of an antiquated section, and I’ve seen them every day this week, perched nearby or climbing in.
Looks as though an increase in their family in on its way!
Enjoy!
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Rainbow Lorikeet
When it comes to stunning beauty of feathers, it’s hard to beat those of the Rainbow Lorikeets. These parrots are pretty common in the local park and often venture into nearby gardens, especially those with natives such as Grevilleas and Flowering Gums in bloom.
Enjoy!
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Rainbow Lorikeet
What a silhouette!
Although it doesn’t show the wonderful colours of the Rainbow Lorikeet to their best advantage,
I still like this shot. 🙂
Enjoy!
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Crimson Rosella
Such strikingly-coloured parrots!
I see them now and again. They are less common the Rainbow Lorikeets, but arguably, equally beautiful.
Crimson Rosellas are sometimes seen on the ground, but more often perched in trees or shrubs. They are very agile in flight, too.
Here’s a photo of one as he (or she) finds something tasty to eat.
Enjoy!
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On The Watch: A Rainbow Lorikeet
On the watch is this Rainbow Lorikeet. Looking around, protecting its nest…Who knows what’s inside?
I’m happy to report that these Australian parrots are very common in our local park, and, I guess, second only to Sulphur-crested Cockatoos in number.
Their colours are magnificent. Small wonder they’re named ‘Rainbow Lorikeets’!
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Rainbow Lorikeets Minding their Nest
Although it doesn’t show their brilliant plumage to its best advantage, I like this photo of a pair of Rainbow Lorikeets. This tree hollow is the site of their nest, and they were lucky to get it since it’s also a favourite spot for Sulphur-crested Cockatoos.
Enjoy!
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