Hey Hive! I’ve got something more interesting to share today from my garden experience. The whole weekend seemed like the birds took some time off or at least they stayed high up in the trees. However I just stood outside on the stairs in front of the house trying to spot something. After a few failed attempts at taking photos of flying birds mid air, I finally spotted 2 tiny individuals on the small palm tree right before me. After some research later on I found out that this little couple was of the Olive Backed Sunbirds species.
Olive Backed Sunbird
These birds also known as “Yellow-bellied sunbirds” are so small but very pretty. They grow up to about 12cm long. Their bright colors make them easy to spot even though their size makes it easy to hide.
I’m pretty sure these two have a nest somewhere in the trees in our garden because I’ve seen them around a few times before. It is their mating season right now as well as for most bird species around so I often see males doing male stuff, trying to attract females.
I first saw one of these while on the second floor at home. The little thing was trying so hard to get inside the room but the windows were closed shut. It looked like a Colibri to me but I was almost certain we don’t have these around. I did find out eventually what it was. They feed on flower nectar and often do so midair just like Colibri birds do. It would make sense they decided to stay around the house, we have so many blooming trees and flowers.
I know I disappear a lot lately but we are still stuck in one place unable to go anywhere. We'll be trying to get to Koh Kood in 2 weeks time, since a friend of ous has her parents managing a hotel there. It's currently empty and noone really goes to the island so it will be even more secluded than before. I really hope it isn't raining as bad as it has been last couple of weeks though. Last time we went to Koh Kood we saw so many eagles hunting for fish at the peer on our way back. This time I'll be prepared with a camera in hand in order to get some photos for the feathered friends community. :)