MILANG, South Australia

RED WATTLEBIRD
The Wattlebirds, so named because some species have a wattle hanging near the ear, are amongst the largest members of the honeyeater family. These have long brush-tipped tongues and curved bills for feeding on nectar. The Wattlebirds are noisy, obvious birds with a raucous call and particularly like banksia and dryandra flowers.

NEW HOLLAND HONEYEATER
One of the smaller honeyeaters, this bird is common in many local gardens as well as on the foreshore. It is another banksia lover and often engages in noisy group activity. It has yellow wings, white eye and wispy black beard.

NOISY MINER
The Miners are another section of the Honeyeater family. The Noisy Miner may be identified by its whitish forehead and black crown and cheeks. Their food is made up of insects, spiders and nectar. The can sing beautifully but if a hawk appears their call becomes an urgent alarm.