oh

....  "oh oh oh" 

those little exclamations were all I could utter as I spied this Eastern Spinebill land in our Grevillea

It was through our lounge room window and,  every time in the past when I tried to sneak up and photograph it, it would fly away... frightened by any tiny movement on my part.  

They're such timid, flighty, little birds

I couldn't believe it, this one stayed and I got my shots.  

Oh, I dearly love Eastern Spinebills

Have a great weekend everyone :D)

An Update:  Here is a link to Birds in Backyards which contains lots of info about this wonderful tiny bird, including a recording of its sweet song. 

A little bit of what we fancy

... and fruitcake was what we fancied!

MD had  fruit soaking in something nice.
Ideally, he prefers it to soak for a few days at the very least, however,

I nagged

and nagged

and so he gave in

(heh heh.... nagging works! )

He mixes until it feels just right....

He likes to wrap up his 'baby' nice and snug before it goes into the oven

Hours and hours later ....

ooh, neither of us can resist.... no nagging needed now - we eat it warm.
Oh yes, that hit the spot!

Fruit cake is fabulous with morning coffee too!