16 March 2014

a fair dinkum, Aussie Kookaburra

...it's the Laughing Kookaburra in fact, 'cepting for this one wasn't laughing, nor singing, in the rain, earlier this month.

  Just a drop or two for a while, in the back garden, and Kooka' sat for a brief camera session.









25 comments:

Karen said...

Oh gosh, what fabulous photos! I still use Aussie slang here in Canada, and people never know what I am talking about! My granddaughter calls them Kookabirds.

Montanagirl said...

That's a really neat bird, and nice photos!

John @ Beans and I on the Loose said...

The clarity in the eye, you are spot on! Well done!

Unknown said...

Looks like he was enjoying those raindrops.

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

A fine series of portraits which give a clear idea of the sitter's character.

Isidro Ortiz said...

Buenas capturas.Un abrazo

Irma said...

Hi Carole,
Beautiful pictures of the Kookaburra.
I think he will not mind the rain.
Greetings Irma

diane b said...

That was nice of him hooohooohaaahaaa

Stewart M said...

And what a great bird the Kookaburra is! I still get a blast out of seeing a kingfisher that big!!

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

maryaustria said...

A gorgeous series of photos!

Elizabeth Edwards said...

i love all the water droplets. so neat!! ( :

Waldameise Andrea said...

Was ist denn das für ein lustiges, neugieriges Vöglein? Niedlich.

TexWisGirl said...

they're just so cute! so much character!

eileeninmd said...

Carole, great series on the Kookaburra. He/she was doing some cute poses.. Have a happy day and week ahead!

Carol Mattingly said...

He is beautiful. Such different birds in your world.

Helma said...

Not just a beautiful beautiful bird but also very nice pictures. Beautifully photographed!

Bob Bushell said...

It raining, why has it got any thing to laughing about?????????

DeniseinVA said...

Adorable photos of an equally adorable bird!

Jan Castle said...

Thanks Carole...now I can say I know what this bird looks like!!!!
Jan

Seraphinas Phantasie said...

Wonderful close-up photos of this cute bird. We have also rain last weekend.
Best regards, Synnöve

LindyLouMac said...

He seems to be enjoying the camera's attention. :)

Ela said...

I've never seen this bird. What an original beak. Great shot !
Greetings

Jeanne said...

Such an interesting bird this is, and he was definitely posing for you!

Brian King said...

What a bill on this guy! Gorgeous photos, Carole!

Dianne said...

He's beautiful Carole ... no need to laugh! he's in contemplative mood and that's just fine.