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Silvereye |
Sightings
Silvereyes visited us infrequently where we lived until 2006, 20 km south of Narrabri, New South Wales, where we saw them only a few times in our garden. Although we have obtained photos (below), the determination of which rac we have seen is uncertain (most likely "cornwalli"). In 2006 the first Silvereye appeared in January. Also in previous years they were around in hot conditions, making use of our water supplies.
Race "cornwalli" was also observed by us in August 2008 in the foothills of the Nandewar Range, 30 km east of Narrabri.
The nominate race "lateralis" was observed by us in the Flinders Ranges in March 2008.
Photos
Race "lateralis">
Frontal view of a Silvereye in the first light of a new day (click on image for larger version)
Lateral view of a Silvereye (click on image for larger version)
Two Silvereyes taking advantage of a crack in a water storage tank to get a drink (click on image for larger version)
Race "cornwalli">
Lateral view of a Silvereye in a pine tree
Lateral view of a Silvereye in for a drink from a shallow bowl (I)
Lateral view of a Silvereye in for a drink from a shallow bowl (II)
View from behind of a Silvereye drinking