Spring is around the corner and the honey euryops bush (Euryops virgineus) is in full bloom. The yellow flowers of this plant attracts countless bees and insects, which in turn attract, amongst other friends, the Southern double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus). (It is interesting to contrast the female or juvenile bird from the male. See my post from two weeks ago where you can see the stark contrast.) This little chirpy friend seems to be so happy when this particular bush is in full bloom. All the small insects and the pollen provides ample food and fun for this little friend.
It is amazing how nature relies on so many factors that we are not even aware of. This particular plant attracts bees and insects, which attracts our little sunbird friend. The plant or bush itself relies on the ground and the insects, bacteria, and other organisms to feed it. I try to do my part in feeding the ground compost and water so that this system can function mostly independently from me. Where this bush used to be was grass, and in the summer the grass dies. Since getting rid of the grass, and converting it into a garden, I have seen so many organisms and life come to my garden. We strive to do good, but sometimes intervention (even with good intentions) seems to do bad. Plant trees and flowers, make compost, and let nature do the rest! Stay safe and take life in.
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Wonderful shots !
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The photohgraphy is just amazing @fermentedphil, stunning colours making a perfect backdrop!
Thank you so much!! This little bird flies away so quickly it was pure luck. The backdrop of flowers is a tease of what is to come this spring! We had such a good rainy season.
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STOPLovely shots here Jaco.
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Thank you so much! I really appreciate it, and I am going to have a lovely beer tonight with a braai.
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BEER.Wow! Absolutely beautiful photography @fermentedphil!! The bird is so pretty and photographed among the yellow blooms just adds to the beauty!! 💖
Thank you so much for the lovely words! Yes, the bush is in full bloom in preparation for spring and it gives such a nice backdrop for the bird to stand out!
You're very welcome! 🙂
look at all these!!! oh my gosh!!!!
for flying away fast (as I read in the comment to @lizelle) you sure did get lots of great shots
I have to share this with other bird lovers!! hahaha
@bluefinstudios and @sofs-su come check these out! hehehehe they are incredible!
I sat outside and read some articles so I had plenty of opportunities haha. They fly away and come back at various stages of the morning. But yes they are so shy!