Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Beauty On the Doorstep

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The Rainbow Bee-eater Merops ornatus
is not known for its musical song
other than a sharp click
as another insect bites the dust.
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They are known for their beautiful colours and displays.
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As they keep the skies free of anything that takes a chance when they are around.
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The Yellow Oriole Oriolus flavocinctus has been feeding on Fern-leaved Grevillea Grevillea pteridifolia.
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And then wiping its beak on the branch of nearby gum tree.
Its melodic call is unmistakeable and one of the
beautiful bird songs in the bush near Darwin.
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