I See You…

I see you…

I see you…

This Kookaburra certainly seems to have me and my camera firmly in his sights. Is he posing? Certainly he’s making it easy for me to capture his image.

The more I photograph birds, the more I see their differing characteristics. Some, such as Kookaburras, Herons and Sulphur-crested Cockatoos, actually seem to co-operate with the photographer. Others — Willy Wagtails, Noisy Miners and Wrens for example — often  fly off at the slightest movement.

Nature is fascinating…

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Cause and Effect: A Kookaburra’s Tale

That was amazing!

Where’s the Drier?

It seems to me that kookaburras love bath-time. Quite often I see one splashing around in a water-bowl in the park.

But wetness cannot be a permanent state for them.

Hope you like these photos that show cause and effect. 🙂

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At Home: A Kookaburra Watches

Few birds make their presence felt more than Australia’s Kookaburras. Often they can be heard loud and clear, well before they are spotted.

They have adapted well to the humans who love to picnic in the Park. Sometimes, they even land on the picnic table and help themselves to a piece of tasty sausage.

Kookaburra

On other occasions they gather in small groups, waiting expectantly for a handout.

But this particular Kookaburra seems to have other things on his mind.

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Watching the World Go By

Watching the world go by

Watching the world go by…

It seems to be a favourite activity of Kookaburras. I often see them perched in trees, or even on railings, just looking, observing, taking stock…

Such wise and amazing birds!

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That Looks Interesting…

That looks interesting…

That looks interesting…

I’m certain that’s the thought that’s running through the minds of this delightful pair of Kookaburras.

Intelligent, fearless and very vocal, these remarkable birds certainly make their presence felt. Just ask those who picnic among them…

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Courting Kookaburras?

Are they a courting couple?

I simply don’t know. But this pair of Kookaburras seem to me to be in a reflective pose…..

I for one can readily imagine that love is in the air. 🙂

Courting Kookaburras?

 

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Kookaburra Conference

Much of the time, kookaburras seem to be solitary creatures, but now and then they cluster together. My guess is that, on this occasion,  someone had left food scraps behind, and that the birds were making the most of them.

Kookaburra Conference

Whatever the reason, I think a group makes a lovely sight, don’t you?

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Kookaburra Chorus

Since we live close to native park-lands, we’re lucky enough to have the most enthralling, arresting bush-birds as visitors.

I’m speaking, of course, about kookaburras. Their hearty laughter never fails to  divert my attention.

This afternoon, a pair flew into our backyard, and landed on the clothes-line. Together, they produced an amazing chorus, laughing triumphantly at the top of their voices.

Not content with this display, they flew, one at at time, high into our maple tree, and raised their voluminous voices again.  Briefly I watched them: they seemed to rejoice in their freedom and mastery of the sky and the land.

Then, like so many wondrous beings, they disappeared.

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