One of my fav little forest birds is the Purple-crowned Lorikeet.

Our local river edge forest is usually a pretty reliable spot to find them.
They are a tiny lorikeet and spend their time among the higher branches and leaves so are often heard, but seldom seen for good views.

The older RIver Red Gums are great hosts as they provide not only a source of food, but also the older trees have great nesting holes.
We have had over the years several pairs that have been domicile, and produced several clutches.
The little birds are not as raucous as their Rainbow cousins and have quite a sedate and elegant nature that makes them a joy to watch, and to photograph.

Unfortunately since the great floods of a couple of years back, we’ve been unable to gain access to the nesting sites, as the river caused damage to the access track and the bridge area. PIty, as they don’t often fly over the river for a visit.

We were back down along the river the other day, and I did see a pair fly into an older broken limb close by, so went to investigate.

After a few minutes both came out of the hole and after a bit of discussion and preening, they took to wing and were gone.
None the less, it was a few minutes of delight.

Enjoy