Wednesday 31 December 2014

Kookaburra

I snapped  this laughing kookaburra in a large gum tree at a park in Toodyay. His raucous laugh alerted me that he was around. I am a bit of a novice taking bird photos but at least he sat still long enough for me get a couple of shots.

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year
 
Linking with Wildbird Wednesday
 
 
 
 

13 comments:

  1. They are great shots of my favourite bird.

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  2. You did very well to photograph this bird . When I gave a lea true I made the noise of this bird as I was talking about him, and nearly gave everyone heart attacks! May I wih you a very HAPPY NEW YEAR.

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  3. Really good shots Linley! He's a big one too.

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  4. Great shots of the Kookaburra. This is another bird I would love to see in the wild.. Wishing you all the best in 2015! Happy New Year!

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  5. This bird is reminiscent of kingfishers in our country. Great shots!
    I'm stopping by via Angie @ Yangchep & hope you'll pop over my way and share at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2014/12/fading-glory.html.
    Happy New Year!

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  6. Great photos!
    Happy New Year!
    Lea

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  7. Wonderful photo! Happy New Year back to you!

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  8. How cute is he?! You captured his fun loving spirit ! Great shots! Phyllis

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  9. They are great shots Linley. Happy New Year back to you.

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  10. Great photos and a wonderful bird, Happy New Year.

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  11. What a gorgeous fellow, I love Kookaburras.

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