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With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, NAPA

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A little difficult to know where to put this but here goes. Our friend Pratim Das, who as you will know paints many pictures of birds, has had this picture sent to him by someone who doesn't seem to know what it is or where it comes from. I have trawled through all of my bird books, and can't find it. I wondered if anyone here is a birder, and might have a clue? All answers gratefully received, and I shall forward them to Pratim.

Fiona Phipps

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Is it a new Holland Honey Eater Robert?

Sylvia Evans

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Oh well done ,I have been trawling up and down and had got to the humming bird camp but it didn't really fit. Nice bit of general birdy info. Will drop that into some conversation sometime. Thanks .
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, NAPA

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Yes, it is! I found it a few minutes ago, and you've confirmed it. I've sent Pratim a link with all the information required so expect to see a painting from him soon - no pressure, Pratim.... Beautiful birds, by the way, aren't they?
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, NAPA

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After all that, I discovered that my landlady, whose daughter, son in law and grandchildren live in Australia, from which she's just returned after a visit to them, has actually seen these birds and recognized them immediately. I'll just ask her next time. But it was still good to share the picture with you all.

Deb Lewis-Bizley

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The New Holland honeyeater is not only a beautiful bird but sings beautifully too!!