We don’t get many Little Lorikeets down around The Office area. But there are several pairs that seem to come and go on a regular basis, and I suspect they might always be in the area, just too high up to notice.
With reports of Purple-crowned Lorikeets in the general area, we wondered if they might be at The Office, so took Dolly on a bit of a traverse to see what we could find. Despite EE’s best attempts, we couldn’t spot, let alone hear them. We were getting ready for the trek back out, when the “rattley rolling, squeaky” call came from a tree behind. And there was a pair of Little Lorikeets engaged in some preening and pairbonding alopreening.
I think the photos tell the story.
Enjoy
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Beautiful shots for such a difficult bird to photograph, at least for me. You have captured the colours so well. I love the affection the pairs share, they are a true inspiration to us.
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Hi AB, They seem to spend most of their time high among the top leaves, and while notable for their distinct call, they are always to high to photograph well. Lucked out here as they were interested in getting the sap from around the hole.
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They’re so sweet to each other and more endearing than their larger cousins. A beautiful heartwarming set you captured here. Worth the trek!
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G’day Derek, they don’t have the rambunctious antics of the Rainbows. And because they are harder to find in the open, getting some time with them is both a joy and a delight, as their more gentle natures and affection is so noticable.
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Your series charmed my socks off, metaphorically at least! Beautiful shots of these two David – lovely details and the light is, or seems to be, perfect.
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Thank Eleanor, they are indeed heartwarming little creatures. Everything they do is seeminly simple and unhurried and with a touch of pair involvement. Seriously amusing birds to watch
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Wonderful to see these beauties in your fine shots, David! Lovely to see them!
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G’day, They seem to be more ‘on the move’ at the moment than settled. Perhaps they are checking the conditions of the flowering gums, waiting for a rich feed.
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A beautiful, sweet series! ❤
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