Plenty of silvereyes about so time for the subspecies conversation. Dozens (probably 100s altogether) streaming through the backyard over the last few days, pausing at the scungy impoundment known as a ‘water feature’ in real-estatese. Below not great examples of the photographer’s art but are today’s snaps of what I take to be examples of both westernensis and the Tasmania-bound lateralis (two birds on right). If I have them correctly they are moving through in mixed flocks, with a preponderance of the former. Anyone interested in exploring the somewhat elusive differences will find these discussed in various places including the archive of this chatline.
