The Eastern Spinebill

The Eastern Spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris) is found down the east coast of Australia and south eastern areas including Tasmania. I get these birds in my backyard but I got these shots at the Rocky Cape National Park. These are nectar feeders, hence the long curved bill designed for getting down into the flowers.

They are not the easiest birds to photograph as they are small and constantly flitting about. I was happy with these shots despite the fact that the whites are blown out. These were taken with a Canon 7D and the Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L lens. _{( All photos, videos, and text on this blog are by @mostly.nature )}

Eastern Spinebill Rocky Cape n3.jpg

Eastern Spinebill at Rocky Cape NP.jpg

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