How sweet is a Hibiscus? It may be a very scientific question but a couple of brown-throated sunbirds would like to tell you in a different way.
I met a couple of brown-throated sunbirds about two months ago. They spent hours eating rambutan and I spent hours observing them. Rambutan is real sweet, I know.
When I saw this female sunbird spending the morning on the Hibiscus, I should know how sweet this flower is.
Not only the flower is, the place must be as sweet and romantic for this male sunbird.
He had a date in this beautiful morning.
But only to find I always disturbed them inch by inch whenever they got closer. I would also like to get closer by all means.
Definitely nectar haven for the birds! :)
ReplyDeleteLike rambutan, hibiscus flower is also edible. Nice bird shots.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, Rainfield! The birds are content with the hibiscus..
ReplyDeleteI hv seen that king of bird before..very cute.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful pictures of both the Hibiscus and the sunbirds. You did a wonderful job of capturing photos of both.
ReplyDeleteYou took some beautiful pictures. These birds are very pretty - like the hibiscus flower, of course!
ReplyDeleteLovely flower and I love the birds, Rainfield. You have some awesome shots of the birds.
ReplyDeleteWow- I suppose the bird and flower are commonplace to you, but they seem the height of exotic to me. (we do have hibiscus in gardens)
ReplyDeleteThe photos you've captured are truly remarkable..I think you have a special gift and quite an eye..the detail and colors here are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIt appears you have pretty good zoom..I have to rely on my critters being tame (lol)
It's nice to know birds also have a sweet tooth. The red color flowers must really attract the male.
ReplyDeleteThe bird must be feeling 'high' after having too much of nectar!
ReplyDeleteBoth bird and flower are very beautiful. It's so delightful for me to see something new like this, whether I'm on one of my own adventures or here on the web sharing yours.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful color to welcome our holiday: Happy Deepavali.
ReplyDeletehahaa get closer... yeah if you are looking good... j/k well you should try hibiscus... sweet...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flower and beautiful birds. I would love to see such a wonderful sight!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images of the hibiscus and sunbirds. The male bird's throat is surprisingly colorful, more than just brown as in its name.
ReplyDeletethe first image blew me away and the rest are just as spectacular!
ReplyDeleteI can buy hibiscus drinks here in New Zealand, Made in Fiji
ReplyDeleteI am in Bangi now. Happy Holiday to my Malaysian Friends.
ReplyDeleteHappy Deepavali.
Really sweet,we have tried making hibiscus jam when I was elementary and it taste just like berry jam!
ReplyDeletenaice.good composure.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! These birds come to my garden every now and then. So far, they don't stay still for long and fly away when I attempt to go near them. Didn't manage to get any clear photos to show yet. :(
ReplyDeleteyou took the humble hibiscus and made a pretty story.. thanks for sharing rainfield :)
ReplyDeleteYou must be very skilled at blending in to your surroundings to get such terrific shots.
ReplyDeleteThis sunbird is beautiful. The ones that visit my garden do not have a blue throat.
ReplyDeleteThey are so sweet and beautiful that the birds cannot stay away. Your photos become more and more exceptional each time I visit.
ReplyDeleteoh, all wonderful shots rainfield, the hibiscus is really pretty, and sweet, attracted that very beautiful bird
ReplyDeleteMust be pretty sweet for them to spend so much time there. Yes rambutan is sweet.
ReplyDeleteRainfield, your beautiful post brougt sunshine to my rainy hospital room and my Droid 2 birthday gift allows me to post when I'm up to it. Left the lap top at home.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots rainfield! You can ask how sweet hibiscus is:))) I have tasted one when I was a child :-)
ReplyDeleteWhy male is always beautiful in animal world? ;)
ReplyDeleteIt is really sweet. I used to snacked on it when I was little. I sucked the nectar out of it's pistil.
ReplyDeleteSweet indeed, as much as these pictures! ^__^
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