Kookaburra
by Linda Lees
Title
Kookaburra
Artist
Linda Lees
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
According to an Aboriginal legend, the kookaburra's famous chorus of laughter every morning is a signal for the sky people to light the great fire that illuminates and warms the earth by day. The legend captures the imagination, but the true function of the familiar cacophony is to advertise the territory of this bold bird. The Laughing Kookaburra is the largest of the kingfisher family, but unlike most of its relatives, it is sedentary and occupies the same territories the year round. Before spring breeding season, when family groups adjust their boundaries, an observer can actually locate the territories by listening to the noisy choruses at dusk as each group calls in turn and awaits the replies of neighbouring groups.
See more at: http://www.australiazoo.com.au/
This photograph has been enhanced by the addition of a texture by Shadowhouse Creations.
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February 24th, 2014
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Comments (17)
HH Photography of Florida
A lovely capture of this beautiful little bird, Linda. Great background bokeh. L/fv
Deb Halloran
Linda, What a beautiful bird and fantastic capture. The feather detail is amazing...nicely done.v /f
Linda Lees replied:
Thank you very much for the kind words and support Deb, I really appreciate it ☺
Music of the Heart
Really love everything about this photograph, Linda! Beautiful close up shot of this Kookaburra and beautiful colors! LF!!
Ella Kaye
marvelous Kookaburra and background to show him off
Linda Lees replied:
Thanks Ella. I saw your kookaburra photograph and it reminded me I had this one.
Debbie Portwood
Wow Linda! What a fantastic capture!! Gorgeous colors, feather and eye details and I love all the bokeh! f/love!
Trish Mistric
You captured this beautifully, Very lovely.
Linda Lees replied:
Thanks Trish, he was at a popular campground so I think he was used to people being around.