Callistemon species in the family Myrtaceae have commonly been referred to as bottlebrushes because of their cylindrical, brush like flowers resembling a traditional bottle brush. They are mostly found in the more temperate regions of Australia, especially along the east coast and typically favour moist conditions so when planted in gardens thrive on regular watering. However, two species are found in Tasmania and several others in the south-west of Western Australia. At least some species are drought-resistant and some are used in ornamental landscaping elsewhere in the world. This red bottlebrush is a common garden and street tree in Melbourne.
The rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) is a species of parrot found in Australia. It is common along the eastern seaboard, from northern Queensland to South Australia and Tasmania. Its habitat is rainforest, coastal bush and woodland areas. Several taxa traditionally listed as subspecies of the rainbow lorikeet are now treated as separate species Rainbow lorikeets have been introduced to Perth, Western Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; and Hong Kong.
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Nick this is a wonderful photo! Thank you for running this meme, I have learnt lots and each week there is a stunning image. No need to apologise - in fact I don't know how you can keep up with running so many blogs on a daily basis! I for one appreciate the hard work you put in...
ReplyDeleteAnd we all have a day job too!
Lovely to see the Lorikeet and never before seen the bottlebrush blooms...
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Bavaria
That is a great shot.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great shot.
ReplyDeleteA very lovely Lorikeet. So colourful.
ReplyDeleteWow, lovely bright colours!
ReplyDeleteLove the bottle brushes! Had not seen them before I came to the USA. Wow, if you don't have much time and manage to find a rainbow lorikeet, you probably work well under pressure:):)
ReplyDeleteDear Nick,
ReplyDeletethis is such a special photo.
I really like it...
So exotic...
And as always: I have never seen them before. Gorgeous :)
Best wishes - Julia
Hello Nick,
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful snapshot, love the bottle bruches and the nice colored bird.
I wish you a wonderful sunny weekend,
moni
http://www.reflexionblog.de
An exotic combination.
ReplyDeleteHeisann... nice camouflage... remember than scrub form my trip to south Africa... I think this post will be my last for this periode. Wintertime is knocking on the door... Have a nice time ;:OD)
ReplyDeleteI have seen the bottle brushes couple of time during my travel to mountains in south India. You got a spectacular image of the bottle-brushes with the vibrant and pretty colourful rainbow lorikeet adorn the scene.
ReplyDeleteThat parrot is pretty as a flower! Thanks for starting my day off with a smile. :D
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your springtime Nick! Lovely flower you showed us this week. Groetjes Hetty
ReplyDeleteNick, wonderful parrot - fantastic colors. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIncredible colors!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous colors, the full summer! Love it!!
ReplyDeletestrange, I thought I commented of this. Beautiful bird and flower as I also posted not long ago :)
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