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Australian Kookaburra


Australian Kookaburra
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Copyright: Murray Lines (mlines) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 541 W: 24 N: 596] (2870)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-15
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 50 D, Canon 70-200 F4 L
Exposure: f/4, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-10-15 22:04
Viewed: 203
Points: 8
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Sitting around 4 metres up the gum tree is a laughing kookaburra which has changed from a fluffy baby to this rather less fluffy adolescent around 3 years old. He used to sit with his parents but now usually alone, mayby taken over the territory for itself.
Unsure if male of female, if someone knows, please advise.

The "Laughing Kookaburra" is known by its name for its "laugh" which it uses to greet its mate after periods of absences. It can be heard at any time of day but most frequently shortly after dawn and especially when the colour drains from the forest after sunset.

One bird starts with a low, hiccupping chuckle, then throws its head back in raucous laughter: often several others join in. If a rival tribe is within earshot and replies, the whole family soon gathers to fill the bush with ringing laughter. Hearing kookaburras in full voice is one of the more extraordinary experiences of the Australian bush, something even locals cannot ignore; some visitors, unless forewarned, may find their call startling. Wikipedia


WS has an earlier photo of this bird when it was much younger. It seems to enjoy sitting on the same branch.

This site has one laughing
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD3k1YTUz4Y
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hello Murray
very beautiful close up,explicit good details and natural colours,also composition and particularly beautifully litted up background,great shot
TFS
Nasos

Hi Murray,

Well composed and good color tone/sharpness!
I like natural tone as well as this black-white lovely bird. And, it's good macro size for bird and good contrast between the front and the background.

Thanks for sharing!

Regards,
mikio

hello Murray
great capture of this Australian Kookaburra, very beautiful bird taken in a great pose and superb details, i like also the composition of the hole image
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2986 W: 162 N: 929] (2735)
  • [2009-10-24 4:16]

Hello Murray,
I love this one, so cute, but I can also well remember its loud voice! :-) Excellent close capture of this one in profile showing great details and natural colours. A very nice composition too.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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