12 December 2012

Kookaburra, Port Stephens

Kookaburras, native to Eastern Australia, laugh after dusk and dawn outside the bungalow. In the morning, these large stocky birds are hunting lizards and other small creatures, unperturbed by a photograph. 

From Wikopedia:

"Laughing Kookaburra" uses its laugh to establish territory amongst family groups. One bird starts with a low, hiccuping 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.


Interesting experience in the Australian bush!