01 April 2014

Laughing Kookaburra

My morning coffee was tasting good; I'd taken it outdoors to enjoy, sitting  camera on the table too, just in case.

Well as happened, something did fly past. I stood up and walked a few quiet steps to look around some shrubs, and up there, on the arbour - a (Laughing) Kookaburra.

and dropped silently to the ground for this worm

...which you throw back like this

and back again, seemingly curious for a moment, about the camera lens.  I started to wonder if it could see its own reflection in the glass!  Not that I was that close, but knowing how good their eyesight is ... 









32 comments:

  1. Carole, awesome series on the Kookaburra! I would love to see this bird in the wild someday.. Great shots, have a happy day!

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  2. HI Carole Loved all the close up shot of this bird. You shots of it are superb. I also loved the shots of the white Ibis in your last post. Have a good evening.

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  3. What a cutie his is, Carole, and you got some really wonderful photographs of him.

    Happy day to you!

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  4. Hi Carole. Wonderful shots! Your photography always amazes me, and I'm sure glad I found your blog!!

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  5. Hi Carole,
    Just one more comment, then I take a time out again.

    Beautiful pictures of the Kookaburra.
    Picture 4 is my favorite.

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  6. spectacular shots of this personality-plus bird!!!

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  7. Oh Carole, fabulous portraits of this wonderful bird!

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  8. they really are gorgeous birds. they look so curious. ( :

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  9. Great photos! That is one heavy bill! Nice coloration, too.

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  10. Beautiful post, cute bird!

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  11. We often hear them in the trees around here but rarely see them.
    Great pictures.
    Merle..............

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  12. Great close-up photos of a very Aussie bird!

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  13. Your close ups are delightful!
    Such a sweet face!

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  14. Dearest Carole;
    What BEAUTIFUL pictures of Kookaburra♡♡♡ I was SO happy to see this bird with your gorgeous pictures!!! I might have mentioned that I was involved with sister-city relationship with one of the cities in your country. I was given the staffed doll of this bird and I decorate it in my teaching room p;) It must be a popular bird in Australia. Very cute and yes, its eyes in your pictures seem looking into you camera♪♪♪

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

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  15. Anonymous3:01 am

    Love your bird snaps. He is laughing I think. Dianne

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  16. Truly a gorgeous bird Carole and not only because you have this really beautiful photographed.

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  17. Awesome shots! He looks quite curious about you.

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  18. How cute..I had heard the name but didn't know what they looked like. Nice company on a good day..Michelle

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  19. I bet this bird has a wonderful sound since it's called a "laughing" Kookaburra. Love that name too and what great shots you captured of it.

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  20. Amazing. I would be so excited to see one much less capture it.

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  21. Brilliant images Carole, the (Laughing) Kookaburra is in my dream.

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  22. Fantastic bird Carole.. Nice pictures of "Cucaburra" ...

    it´s a hoopoe .. Right!!!.. :-)))

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  23. Anonymous10:11 am

    Great photos of this little charmer!

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  24. How lucky are you! What a stunning creature you captured, I bet your well smug. superb post

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  25. this is a nice bird I hope to see when I visit Australia in september. :)

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  26. Love this! -- I adore that sound and it is of course such an exotic bird for us! He really does seem to be posing. Morning coffee and birds -- what a wonderful way to start the day!

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  27. Carole, splendid photographs of this handsome fellow! Thanks for sharing the proper technique of worm eating. I've been doing it wrong. :)

    Our local members of the Kingfisher family are much smaller and quieter.

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  28. What a lovely bird. I have only seen him in zoos. Great shots Carole!

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  29. A beaut closeup with the kookaburra. Gorgeous flashes of that pale blue colour on his wings. It certainly looks like he was very interested in you too :D)

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  30. Would just love to see one of these birds in my yard. They look as if they have alot of personality, and are beautiful birds. Hope you had a lovely weekend !

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