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 ...
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Carole, awesome series on the Kookaburra! I would love to see this bird in the wild someday.. Great shots, have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteHI 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.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie his is, Carole, and you got some really wonderful photographs of him.
ReplyDeleteHappy day to you!
Hi Carole. Wonderful shots! Your photography always amazes me, and I'm sure glad I found your blog!!
ReplyDeleteHi Carole,
ReplyDeleteJust one more comment, then I take a time out again.
Beautiful pictures of the Kookaburra.
Picture 4 is my favorite.
spectacular shots of this personality-plus bird!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Carole, fabulous portraits of this wonderful bird!
ReplyDeletethey really are gorgeous birds. they look so curious. ( :
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! That is one heavy bill! Nice coloration, too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, cute bird!
ReplyDeleteWe often hear them in the trees around here but rarely see them.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures.
Merle..............
Great close-up photos of a very Aussie bird!
ReplyDeleteYour close ups are delightful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet face!
Dearest Carole;
ReplyDeleteWhat 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*
Lovely moment!
ReplyDeleteLove your bird snaps. He is laughing I think. Dianne
ReplyDeleteTruly a gorgeous bird Carole and not only because you have this really beautiful photographed.
ReplyDeleteAwesome shots! He looks quite curious about you.
ReplyDeleteHow cute..I had heard the name but didn't know what they looked like. Nice company on a good day..Michelle
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteAmazing. I would be so excited to see one much less capture it.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant images Carole, the (Laughing) Kookaburra is in my dream.
ReplyDeleteFantastic bird Carole.. Nice pictures of "Cucaburra" ...
ReplyDeleteit´s a hoopoe .. Right!!!.. :-)))
Great photos of this little charmer!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky are you! What a stunning creature you captured, I bet your well smug. superb post
ReplyDeletethis is a nice bird I hope to see when I visit Australia in september. :)
ReplyDeleteLove 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!
ReplyDeleteCarole, splendid photographs of this handsome fellow! Thanks for sharing the proper technique of worm eating. I've been doing it wrong. :)
ReplyDeleteOur local members of the Kingfisher family are much smaller and quieter.
Great series.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bird. I have only seen him in zoos. Great shots Carole!
ReplyDeleteA 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)
ReplyDeleteWould 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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