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Silvereye, Wax Eye – New Zealand. Food may be insects, nectar, or fruit. After their arrival in New Zealand in 1856, silvereyes soon became popular because of their attack on the orchard pest woolly aphis. This earned them an alternative name of “blight bird”. See my Journal for more information on the Silvereye.
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Information on Silvereyes
Location Taken: Gore, Southland, New Zealand.
Panasonic Lumix Camera Model DMC-FZ35 
<img alt=“Framed Print: I’m sleepy! – Silvereye, Wax Eye – New Zealand” class=“framed-print” 
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My fascination with birds began as a child and almost 50 years down the track my love for our feathered friends has not diminished. Once we moved to Tranquillity (our little country retreat) my passion for birds, all nature and wildlife became a digital reality through the lens of my camera.
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You’re killing me with these silvereye shots Adrea … I am so jealous that I don’t have these little guys in my area. This might be the best one yet. I love how he is all puffed up and from a technical perspective, you nailed this one … exposure, focus, DOF, everything is perfect!!
Oh John, I really do not want to kill you, but I am delighted that you are enjoying these fuzzy balls of feathers. I have thousands of shots, and sometimes it is hard to choose one or hit the delete button. Thank you for your comments, support and compliments, I really appreciate it.
– AndreaEL
Another stunning image of this delightful little bird. Well done Andrea! Another fave for me.
Thank you Joyce for your wonderful comment and the Fave.
– AndreaEL
Andrea, another beautiful image. Such a beautiful bird. Brenda
Thank you Brenda, I appreciate your kind words.
– AndreaEL
how adorably cute is this!!! :) love the title…and he’s all fluffed up….toooo sweet!
Thank you Karin, I appreciate your kind words, it was a cold day, so I think he was puffed up to keep warm.
– AndreaEL
Wonderful capture of this beautiful little bird Andrea, nice work!
Thank you Kerry for your wonderful comment.
– AndreaEL
Lovely, he looks like a tennis ball with head tail and legs.
hope he does,nt fall off his perch, does look sleepy
Thank you Lynn, he was fine after his snooze.
– AndreaEL
Very cute, well done, they’re such tiny birds!
Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it.
– AndreaEL
beautiful shot, perfect focus and so much detail, superb Andrea
Thank you for your compliment, I appreciate it.
– AndreaEL