Dacelo novaeguineae

Laughing Kookaburra at Acton, ACT

Dacelo novaeguineae at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2018
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Dacelo novaeguineae 29 Aug 2018 natureguy
Dacelo novaeguineae 29 Aug 2018 KMcCue

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There was a pair and another. No sign of breeding. The photo was taken by Liz Barfoed.

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  • 29 Aug 2018 03:24 PM Recorded on
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