Honeyeater nest and chicks.

Hi there,

here is a nest I came across today, I think it's a species of honeyeater. Given the size of the chicks and that thier eyes are not open (under 7-10 days old) I would say the Red Wattlebird.

Comments welcome as always

Regards Darren

Very nice picture. What lens did you use to take this without disturbing the happy parents?

Hi DDA,

I was actually ussing my 100mm macro from about 70cm away, I did try with the 70-200 but the min focus distance killed me

Regards Darren

P.S. parents went back and fed the young

I don't think I would have tried it from so close. But if they came back, then everything is fine

Excellent shot. They look hungry.