22 April 2014

Kookaburra, and family

I can't be sure, but I thought this might be the juvenile

I haven't moved --- but the Kookaburra seems to be watching any little birds that fly overhead







here's the family, high in the Angophora tree yesterday morning







Here's the Birds in Backyards Fact Sheet where you can hear the Kookaburra's loud song, which it says is not a laugh, but rather, a territorial call to warn other birds to stay away.

Sharing with Wild Bird Wednesday

34 comments:

  1. Oh, they are just so adorable...thanks!...:)JP

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  2. Some great shots Carole especially with them in a group.

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  3. LOVE YOUR SHOTS OF THIS AMAZING BIRD. WOULD LOVE TO SEE ONE OF THESE IN REAL LIFE. PRETTY LONG FLIGHT THOUGH.

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  4. I would do anything to get one my backyard, they are precious.

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  5. Hello, again Carole!
    What beautiful birds!! Great shot!
    It is always happy to see such a good couple!
    Have a happy day!

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  6. They are such neat birds - and that's a really substantial bill they have! Super shots!!

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  7. What beautiful birds and what have beautiful plumage.
    A very nice and a great start flight snapshots.
    A kiss, Carole :)

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  8. Great photos, Carole.
    All pictures are very well photographed, my compliments.
    Picture 1,4 and 7 are my favorite.
    Greetings Irma

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  9. they're just adorable!!!

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  10. How delightful to catch the whole family! Excellent shots!

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  11. An impressive bird and that Beak... such power.

    Beautifully captured!

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  12. What great shots, well done. Diane

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  13. Oh ! What gorgeous birds !
    Greetings

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  14. They sure are sweet, Carole!

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  15. Carole wonderful series on your Kookaburra. They are one of my favorites from your part of the world. Have a happy week!

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  16. Kookaburra's are one of my favourite birds, you captured these guys beautifully.

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  17. Inquisitive little thing! Great photos of the family!

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  18. Great photos with beautiful plumage detail. You were lucky to have a whole family close that you could watch and photograph.

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  19. They are such interesting looking birds! Their beaks are almost too big for their head. Still, very pretty, and your photos are fantastic!

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  20. What interesting birds! and great photos of them!

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  21. Great pictures, we have a few that visit here but they are always too far away but you sure know they are around when they laugh.
    Merle.................

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  22. Hi Carole Great series of close up shot of this bird. I can make the sound of a Kookaburra but you don't want to be standing too close to me!!!

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  23. That's one good looking family!
    Jan

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  24. Beautiful birds and great series of shots! They do have an interesting call.

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  25. wow.... three of them.
    Reminds me of the Kookaburra song.

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  26. Dearest Carole M;
    They are SO sweet looking♡♡♡ Personally, I was fascinated by the taking off shot as well♪♪♪


    Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  27. Wonderful shots of the kookaburras.

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  28. Oh my they look so "fluffy". You got some wonderful shots of them.

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  29. These birds are so lovely! Wonderful photos!

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  30. Such cool birds. Love all of your images. I live seeing different species from around the glove.

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  31. Wonderful photos of this adorable bird.

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  32. Great shots of your Kookaburra family and the gyrations of the young one.

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  33. exceptional images and such great info...thanks!!

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  34. Truly a wonderful series Carole, and I think this bird really cute :-)

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