Birds were scarce during a visit to the Rise and Shine mid-week.
Spotted Pardalotes, Weebills and White-naped Honeyeaters could be heard calling, along with a pair of Scarlet Robins … sweet notes piercing the cool air.
At this time of year they are establishing territories, so if you find a pair in late winter there is a fair chance they’ll remain in the same area to breed as soon as the spring warmth arrives.
Scarlet Robins are mostly ‘perch and pounce’ foragers, often alighting sideways on a tree trunk as they scan the woodland floor for insects. Their calls can vary in volume, in this case the male was singing softly, uttering an occasional single note contact call between snatches of song.
Scarlet Robin (adult male), Rise and Shine Bushland Reserve, 12th July 2023
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Scarlet Robin (adult female)
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They are so beautiful. I hope to see one in real life someday.
Love your posts. Always happy when I see one in my inbox. And you take fabo photos. That one of the kite was brilliant. Thank you.
Hi Geoff, I don’t get out to Rise and Shine often but visited on July 1. I was surprised to see a flock of approx. 30 Diamond Firetail. As you’ve noted previously, they must have had a decent breeding season.