dear readers,
Red Bloodwood is a prolific nectar producer and is visited by many
creatures, day and night, although the resultant honey is different to most
trees.
Swamp-Mahogany is also heavily budded on the south caost near Nowra.
Woolybutt E. longifolia is in heavy flower. Well worth an inspection
Yes, Regent honeyeaters are among the fauna that enjuy Red Bloodwood
Send this or else computer
From, dick turner
---- Original Message -----
From: "Reg Clark" <>
To: "birding-aus" <>
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 7:17 PM
Subject: A Central Coast bonanza looming?
> Hello David,
> It was interesting that the Regent HE's were seen in flowering Bloodwoods
as
> Red Bloodwoods (Eucalyptus gummiferum) are in full bloom in my vicinity
and
> nothing seems to be interested in them.Even the local RB Lorikeets ignore
> them. Could it be that they are poor producers of nectar ? I have watched
at
> all hours of the day during sunny and overcast days, hot and cool weather
> but with the exception of a few domestic bees they appear to be ignored by
> the local nectar feeders. Perhaps it is just Natures Barmecidal feast.
> Reg
> St.Ives, NSW
>
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