Saw this strange occurrence nearby to Alice Springs. I had seen the bees doing similar things in the wet sand on a separate occasion but hadn't noticed any birds going near them.
The White-plumed Honeyeaters numbered 6 or 7 in total, but one in particular seemed to be enjoying whatever the bees were in the sand/gravel. The hornet was an added bonus, in the last photo below the hornet is actually sitting on the honeyeater.
The White-plumed Honeyeaters numbered 6 or 7 in total, but one in particular seemed to be enjoying whatever the bees were in the sand/gravel. The hornet was an added bonus, in the last photo below the hornet is actually sitting on the honeyeater.
Quite incredible scene!
ReplyDeleteThe bird doesn't even seem to notice the Hornet, which is stunning, color-wise!
Well done!
Cheers, Richard!