We watched him from the window nearby as he stretched his wing and fluffed up to soak up some morning sunshine (thought no-one was watching!) Perfect moment for Des to go get the camera .. and these photos were taken from our side of the window too.
Turning back time now, with a search through my archived photos, I'm going to add a couple more pics with a kookaburra. These were taken November '04 when we would hand feed them (not anymore though).
We had just returned from a bush-walk and found that a kooka' was sitting and waiting out the back for feed-time. I tipped off my sun-hat and stepped out; this explains my "hat-head" profile, so you can stop laughing.
I wanted to show you how trusting a bird can become, if it means food.
Oh, what beautiful photos of beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteWe have recently been chuffed to have Mum, Dad & Jr calling in to our yard too and enjoying their company, even if is only for food!
Thanks for sharing the photos Carole. Your kookaburras look a lot like our kingfishers, only a LOT bigger; same kind of build and the beaks are very similiar.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a Kookaburra, thank you for sharing the wonderful photos!
ReplyDeletehow cool is that!? i'd have been a bit intimidated by that beak, but he sure is an intelligent and self-assured looking fella! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is totally amazing! And really gives me a good idea of the size!
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