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Yellow-vented Bulbuls (Pycnonotus goiavier) are regular visitors to my garden. Berries, seeds and small fruits form their staple diet. They also sip nectar, nibble on tender leaves, and feed on some insects.
A Yellow Vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier) chirped happily in the sun under a floral canopy of deep pink Bougainvillea and orange Bauhenia kockiana.
It then flew off to a nearby Juniper (Blue Pine) and nestled in its pine needles. A deep pink Bougainvillea is in the foreground.
Inquisitive and curious.
This juniper which I've planted about twenty years ago appears to be reaching towards the sky.
Another Bulbul decided to perch on a newly pruned (second phase) Platycladus orientalis (Thuja Orientalis) and soaked in the sun. I pruned this tree as it was getting too thick, thus blocking the sun from the smaller shrubs below.
When it had enough of sun bathing it burrowed into the interior of the tree to enjoy the some cool shade.
This is the first stage pruning of the Platycladus orientalis (Thuja Orientalis). I normally pruned my shrubs and trees in stages as hard pruning can cause the plant to die. A trailing inflorescence of Bauhenia kockiana enticed birds to it.
I lived in Galveston, Texas for a few years. Your pictures remind me of the charming Bougainvillea lined streets.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine how charming and lovely those streets were. Bougainvilleas come in multitudes of colours,so they must be a feast for the eyes.
DeleteHi tumit tinggi...how r u? This one is different type of bulbul..not like the one we have in our compound..i think this one is more beautiful..btw, i guess yr compound must be quite big err..since u have lots of plant there..
ReplyDeleteHi Ummu, Saya boleh pakai tumit tinggi, but not you in your delicate condition ;)
DeleteThis is the only type of Bulbul that I see around my garden - the masked one. My garden is sederhana besar. It is located in my hometown. Most of the photographs are from both gardens.
W Twoim ogrodzie ptaki mają piekne kwiaty i mogą sie schować w krzewach. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteIn your garden birds are beautiful flowers and they can hide in the bushes. Yours.
Mature trees have many secluded places for them to explore or make nests. Usually birds do not hide inside bushes. I believe it was looking for a suitable site to begin nesting.
DeleteWe don't have these birds where I live. They do seem to have a face full of character and a jay-like personality (aka loud!) They seem to be enjoying your pruning efforts, as if you've done it just for them :)
ReplyDeleteFreshly pruned Thuja Orientalis has a refreshing pine smell. Probably they arae attracted to it. There are so many birds in my garden, making a ruckus that I can't make out which bird is carrying which tune. Thus I do not know whether this is a loud bird.
DeleteHi Stiletto, such a pretty bird ;-) Looks big as well. Never seen this kind of bird in my garden before. Hope it will visit one day. Like your kockiana btw. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Stephanie,this bird has an intriquing eye-mask. It is almost as large as dove. The Bauhenia kockiana is a standalone bush, after been trained from frequent hard pruning.
DeleteThese are lovely shots of this bird, i know how they look like, and you got the details. It is also very common in our property, we even see their nests and nestlings. However, i don't have a good lens for them!
ReplyDeleteIt would be good to be able to compare the local bulbuls with their Phillipine counteparts. Hope we have a chance to do so in future.
DeleteYour orange flower in the last photo is new to me and ver beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt is a popular vine in this country. Besides its striking colour, an outstanding feature is its durability. Blooms stay for several months before shedding.
DeleteI really love your wildlife pictures. :o) That bird did have a curious look about him. Maybe he was as curious about you as you were about him.
ReplyDeleteThanks, you are indeed observant. The first bulbul was totally absorbed with what the Blue Juniper could offer. The second bulbul was actually observing me as I aimed at it with my long lens. Finally, when I approached quite near, it decided to take refuge inside the bowels of the thurja.
DeleteHello, Stiletto! What gigantic junipers! Birds must be happy in the thick verdure. Your Bulbuls have yellow color, while ours, Brown-eared Bulbuls are sober color. With such beautiful and colorful garden all the year round, I just wonder when you slow down in gardening.
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Hi Stardust! The conifers are huge as they are more than 20 years old. These photos are taken in my mature garden in my hometown. The plants are established, so its at maintennance phase.
DeleteGreat pictures!
ReplyDeleteThanks Imagebloke and you are new! Its great of you to drop by.
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