Aussie Kookaburra.
Aug 13, 2014 17:52:07 #
D7100/Nikon 55-300mm.
The Laughing Kookaburra (aka Laughing Jackass) is an Aussie icon. He is a large member of the Kingfisher family, & his raucous laughter is regularly heard at daybreak & sundown in country areas. He feeds on mice & such, but can sometimes be seen sitting on a fence post with a snake or a lizard hanging from his beak. When his laughter is heard in the middle of the day, it usually indicates that there will be heavy rain in a couple of days. Please download for a better view.
PS. Here is his call.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXA0-YAoo9Q
The Laughing Kookaburra (aka Laughing Jackass) is an Aussie icon. He is a large member of the Kingfisher family, & his raucous laughter is regularly heard at daybreak & sundown in country areas. He feeds on mice & such, but can sometimes be seen sitting on a fence post with a snake or a lizard hanging from his beak. When his laughter is heard in the middle of the day, it usually indicates that there will be heavy rain in a couple of days. Please download for a better view.
PS. Here is his call.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXA0-YAoo9Q
Aug 13, 2014 17:53:22 #
DOOK wrote:
D7100/Nikon 55-300mm. br br The Laughing Kookabur... (show quote)
Cute little bird but his beak looks way to big for his head. Never seen one. Would love to hear one!
Aug 13, 2014 18:06:04 #
Great capture Earl, what a gorgeous little bird. :thumbup: :thumbup: :D
Aug 13, 2014 18:08:46 #
Aug 13, 2014 18:14:45 #
He must be a feathered barometer. :-D This is another fantastic bird shot, Earl, and of such an interesting and pretty bird.
DOOK wrote:
D7100/Nikon 55-300mm. br br The Laughing Kookabur... (show quote)
Aug 13, 2014 18:47:48 #
Aug 13, 2014 20:08:51 #
What a sweet little fellow:)and very interesting call. Paula
DOOK wrote:
D7100/Nikon 55-300mm. br br The Laughing Kookabur... (show quote)
Aug 13, 2014 20:08:51 #
What a sweet little fellow:)and very interesting call. Paula
DOOK wrote:
D7100/Nikon 55-300mm. br br The Laughing Kookabur... (show quote)
Aug 14, 2014 09:00:18 #
Camshy wrote:
Cute little bird but his beak looks way to big for his head. Never seen one. Would love to hear one!
Click on the link.
Aug 14, 2014 09:06:22 #
Aug 14, 2014 15:31:45 #
Why didn't I notice the link? Duh. Just clicked on it, and it was well well worth the click. So glad you included the link, Earl. This bird is a hoot! :-D
Bunko.T wrote:
Click on the link.
Aug 14, 2014 16:38:16 #
DOOK wrote:
D7100/Nikon 55-300mm. br br The Laughing Kookabur... (show quote)
Thanks for the info and the link was great! My Mama and I used to sing the Kookaburra song at bedtime! Beautiful creature, nice capture!
Aug 14, 2014 16:54:27 #
Aug 14, 2014 16:55:22 #
Aug 14, 2014 17:19:56 #
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