Kookaburra VIII

Artist: Tom Newman
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Kookaburra VIII

Kookaburra at Melbourne Zoo

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

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Patricia Anne ...

I just love these guys, great shot!
Tom Newman replied

Thanks Patricia :-)
Carlie Hensley

Awesome shot Tom!
Tom Newman replied

Thanks Carlie :-)
bubbleblue

beautiful
Tom Newman replied

Thanks Joy :-)
Marilyn Harris

Fabulous close up Tom! He’s a beauty! :o)
Tom Newman replied

Thanks Blossom :-)
skyhorse

beautiful capture Tom, just love hearing this sound when I’m out with the horses, cheers you right up no matter what, laughter is infectious even when it’s these guys!
Tom Newman

Thanks Skyhorse , how true their laugh is uplifting they are beautiful birds BTW I like your series of the acrobats at Southbank nice work :-)
Brandie1

Gorgeous capture,Tom
Tom Newman replied

Thanks Laureen :-)
Bunny Clarke

Such a lovely capture. Excellent details.
Tom Newman replied

Thanks Bunny appreciated :-)
Lori Peters

This is so precious,Tom. Great work! x
Tom Newman replied

Thanls Lois appreciated :-)
midzing

gorgeous shot Tom, well done
Tom Newman replied

Thanks Wendy :-)
Ruth Maginness

Absolutely incredible shot Tom!
Tom Newman replied

Thanks Ruth, I like your diorama it is very well done, appreciate your kind comments :-)
Scott d'Almeida

awesome
Tom Newman replied

Thanks Scott :-)
Karen Scrimes

Love the Kooka, and this is a beautiful portrait :)
Tom Newman replied

Thanks Karen appreciated :-)
Rosemaree

TOm this is an awesome image… I love it…
Tom Newman replied

Thanks Rosemaree :-)
Lance Leopold

Gorgeous tight shot,Tom.
Tom Newman replied

Thanks lance :-)
hatterasjack

Great closeup and thanks for the info.
Tom Newman replied

Thanks Jack, appreciated :-)
stevealder

Hi Tom, A wonderful image with great detail of one of my favourite birds. Regards, Steve
Tom Newman replied

Thanks Steve , i see you like the Lorikeets also as I do we are fortunate to have so many beautiful birds living with us
Peaches1950

Hello Tom, this is a great profile of this gorgeous bird, we have a family near by and they are wonderful to hear, except when they decide to sing in the pre-Dawn …..
Tom Newman replied

Thanks Peaches, that can be a problem , when they sing it is at top decibels LoL :-)
the6tees

Outstanding Close up Tom!!!
Tom Newman replied

Thanks Rose :~~) :~~)
bonso

Outstanding!!!! This is just fabulous Tom.
Tom Newman replied

Thanks Bonso, appreciate your comments :-)
Yool

It looks so cute ….great capture !!!!!
Tom Newman replied

Thanks Yool, appreciated :-)
Johnny S

Excellent capture, nice piece.
Tom Newman

Thanks Johnny :-)