New Holland Honeyeaters feeding

New Holland Honeyeater feeding in Eremophila youngii

We have many Australian native plants in our garden, and on our property. They are a magnet for the many honeyeaters we have resident around the garden.

I particularly like the many varieties of Eremophila we have growing, as these seem to flower for long periods of time creating a steady supply of food for the birds. The species shown in the photos above and below is Eremophila youngii which particularly appeals to the New Holland Honeyeaters that frequent this particular plant. An added bonus is that we can see this plant and the birds coming to it from the spot where we usually eat our meals and read the daily paper. It is also a few metres from the bird bath, another attractive part of the garden for our bird friends.

Further reading:

• Mallee Native Plant Nursery – eremophila – from the archives of my wife’s blog.
• Eremophila youngii – article on my wife’s blog

Eremophila youngii in our garden