Both are amazingly beautiful sunbird species! The smaller Double-collared Sunbird is really pretty, it reminds me so much of hummingbirds here in the Americas! The Malachite also has that gorgeous iridescent green colorations, such pretty bird species!

It's fascinating that they both rely on the protea flowers for survival. They start nesting when they come into full bloom to ensure the young have enough nectar to have a chance to survive. It just goes to show you how interdependent species really are on this planet. Kill off one major food source through deforestation and you kill off another species as a consequence. We've seen it time after time sadly. At least now in the more developed countries we strive to save these creatures.

Sorry to hear about that severe storm system moving into the region. You were just hit so hard by the last round. I hope the flood waters don't get too high as to wash away homes, cars, and especially people. Flooding is really one of the worst natural disasters, and we are at the whim's of mother nature. None of us can control the weather, as much as mankind would like to. Nor can we stop earthquakes, tornados, earthquakes, tsunamis, or worst of all an asteroid from space. For as advanced as we have become we have a long way yet to go, and it's nice to see charities like yours helping out those in need. Sadly, sounds like you're going to be needing more donations very soon...

Stay safe and continue sharing those beautiful pictures!