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Laughing Kookaburra


Laughing Kookaburra
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Copyright: Murray Lines (MLINES) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1305 W: 96 N: 1023] (8484)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-15
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 50D, Canon 70-200 f/4L
Exposure: f/4, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-16 12:59
Viewed: 98
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
One of Australia's most recognised birds is the kookaburra which has a shrill call which sounds like loud laughter. These birds are meat eaters and are part of the Kingfisher family. They are checky birds and will dive down and take meat off a BBQ even when people are nearby.

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


Kookaburra call can be heard here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiYE0IgQM-M
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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4248 W: 414 N: 6735] (42365)
  • [2009-10-16 23:40]

Hi Murray

The kookaburra is well positioned in the frame. Good dof & sharpness. I like the repetition of the circles of confusion in the bg. Tfs!

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