While the breeding season is drawing to a close, some species, such as these Striated Pardalotes, are still in the throes of feeding nestlings. Both parents were making regular visits to a nest tunnel at the Newstead Cemetery this morning, just as the sun started to warm the landscape.
Striated Pardalote, Newstead Cemetery, 19th December 2014.
Arriving at the tunnel with flower spiders.
The red wing-spot of race substriatus.
In the eject seat!
Natural Newstead 