Dacelo novaeguineae

3 Laughing Kookaburra at Garran, ACT

Dacelo novaeguineae at Garran, ACT - 2 Nov 2019
Dacelo novaeguineae at Garran, ACT - 2 Nov 2019
Dacelo novaeguineae at Garran, ACT - 2 Nov 2019
Dacelo novaeguineae at Garran, ACT - 2 Nov 2019
Dacelo novaeguineae at Garran, ACT - 2 Nov 2019
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Dacelo novaeguineae 18 Nov 2019 natureguy
Dacelo novaeguineae 17 Nov 2019 BIrdsinCanberra

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A group of three Laughing Kookaburras were sitting in some eucalyptus trees. They appeared to be looking for food. One of them flew to a tree where two Noisy Miners objected to its presence. the kookaburra snapped at them, flicking its head right back in the process. The birds seemed to reach an accommodation, as the kookaburra stayed put and the miners continued to move around the tree. Another kookaburra, in a different tree, was the picture of focussed attention. It was on a branch but staring intently at the ground. It quickly swooped down to the ground but did not seem to be successful. Returning to its perch it resumed its focused position, before launching at another target. Once again it was unsuccessful and it flew off to a tree further away.

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