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I was out in the morning today, and on my return, I
went out the front to see the White-fronted Honeyeater. The "tocking" (like a
badly wound clock) indicated it was there again. There were several Satin
Bowerbirds sitting and many Silvereyes foliage bathing in the Photinia canopy
from the light rain that had just started. The trees seemed to be vibrating
from all the bird activity. The WFHO was also foliage bathing but mostly
chasing the Silvereyes around the tree. A losing battle, as it was very
outnumbered.
An opinion was expressed of a preference
for me to be here if someone is coming to see the bird. I'm happy to help
but I'm not necessary. There is normally no need to go into any particular
garden. Its main favourite place is along the main public path through Kambah
(that leads all the way to Kambah Village shops, but the relevant section is
between Hiles & Everard Place). The neighbours know about the bird and the
people coming to see it. It is normally viewable from Hiles Place or that
pathway, without going into people's yards. As for best time: Hard to say but
best hint is if it is not seen or heard immediately, just wait around for a few
minutes and look at the tops of the deciduous trees for its arrival. Its flight
is distinctive also, quite fast and jerky. Beyond that, it is still focussed
on the Grevillea much of the time but in particular it is in there almost
every day at around about 5. p.m. Before going to whereever its roost
is.
Philip
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