Yesterday morning, Laughing Kookaburra must've been feeling a little cool sitting in the shadows
Kooka' was sitting 'in the square', and I was on my tippee-toes with camera peering over the back fence, into the bush-corridor
full zoom x 50
If I open the door slowly and then step out, when they're already at the water-dish ....they're OFF. Me and my camera there. is no doubt an intrusion on their bath-time.
and then a Noisy Miner; many of them visit often, especially loving the Camellias (nectar), that are flowering so nicely right now, in our Autumn.
I've a current post dedicated to a little time in the garden, and these Camellias, on my non-birding blog, Snap Happy Online, here.
Sharing with The Bird D'Pot
Great birds, especially the Kookaburra, I love them.
ReplyDeleteLove bird shots Carole. The Little Wattlebirds are quite different in demeanour to the other Wattlebirds aren't they. Loners I think :D) We had the pleasure of having one or two visit our previous garden - I read in one bird book that they "will take pieces of cheese" when being handfed! Never tried it :D)
ReplyDeleteyou have the COOLEST birds there. :)
ReplyDeleteThree super interesting birds Carole and lovely shots of all of them. I would love to see all three one day if ever I get out to Australia. I keep my fingers crossed as we talk about it often. I would not only go to see that beautiful country of yours but also to see the birds and other wildlife. Thanks for stopping by, wishing you a great weekend and Happy Easter :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Carole! The bill on the Kookaburra is so heavy! Nice job with the zoomed shot!
ReplyDeleteDearest Carole M;
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm SO happy to see beautiful Kookaburra with your great pictures from Australia♡♡♡
For Wattlebirds, you need to be incognito:-) How great to see them bathe!!!
Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Your camera is sharp even at full zoom - that Kookaburra photo is great! Always love the Wattlebirds too. I was chasing one with my binoculars through the forest canopy yesterday and you see them as you step out your door - lucky!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful birds! Love them. Love that Miner.
ReplyDeleteVery cute and lovely birds.
ReplyDeleteWonderfull, great birds
ReplyDeleteHave a Nice sunday Easter
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Awesome shots of the birds! i love the kookaburra.
ReplyDeleteSaw all three of these birds on the walk that yielded the seahorse! But it was more of a walk with kids on bikes than a photo-op!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Beautiful photos Carole.
ReplyDeleteThey are all wonderful, and they are not in the Netherlands.
Perfect photographed.
Greetings Irma
The Little Wattlebird is superb, and also the rest are them, love it.
ReplyDeleteThey are not in England either! Great photos once again.
ReplyDeleteWonderful birds that I will never see in real time ... The close up images of the wattlebird, noisy miner and kookaburra are extraordinary!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful variety of birds, Carole! I would love to see them all myself someday. The Kookaburra is one of my favorites. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on capturing the Little Wattlebird on camera. Some birds are definitely shyer than others!
ReplyDeleteLittle Wattlebird is a new one on me, but what a little cracker it is. I love the subdued stripey grey colours and yes, don't they look alert and ready to fly. The Noisy Miner looks really attractive too, yellow bill matching that eye patch.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful series of birds. The Kookaburra does look all fluffed out as if he were cold. Now I never thought of putting a hat on to disguise myself.
ReplyDeleteI find your picture in the full zoom really lovely. What a beautiful bird that is. Also your other birds are really nice and I may also like to see them.
ReplyDeleteSorry for my late response but I had last week, from Sunday afternoon toto no internet. So could not read up or react or places.
It must be wonderful to watch them. Love your Noisy Miner shot!
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the zoom. I would have thought you were much closer.
ReplyDeletei love that you call yourself an intruder in their "bathtime". to funny. ( :
ReplyDeleteGreat capture!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jan
Hi. Nice captures. Your photos are very fantastic. Especially I like the last one very much. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the "kooka" bird. That's what my granddaughter used to call them.
ReplyDeleteI love these birds! Such great color.
ReplyDeleteAwesome shots and amazing birds! The beak of the kookaburra is so big for his face, but still a handsome bird.
ReplyDeleteWonderful birds! I really like this Kookaburra!
ReplyDeleteHi Carole. Lovely birds coming to your garden. Have a great week.
ReplyDeletegorgeous birds and images. You must ahve a great equipment as your shots is so good with that magnification. :)
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