I was listening to the world outside. I heard a sound like someone gargling. Knowing I was the only one home at the time, I went to investigate. Yes as walking outside at my place could always be a photo opportunity, I had my camera.
On a branch was a young Laughing Kookaburra making the “I really am a Kookaburra….listen to this” absolutely weird sound. Not a moment later came the sounds of a real Laughing Kookaburra. Here let me tell you what I was told happened.
“Hey, is anyone here?”
“I’ve got lunch.”
“Have you seen how fast these blokes go?”

“Hello…..”
“I thought you were hungry?”
“Look what I caught.”

“I know you’re here somewhere.”
“Did you fly over there?”
“These taste real juicy.”

“Is that you?”
“I’m sure I heard something”
“I bet he’s playing a game with me.”

“Here….have a look at this;”
“It is so wonderful tasting.”
I am just going to have to eat it ALL myself!”

“No Dad….don’t do that.”
“I’m here.”
“I’ll have some dinner please.”

“Well then……..you better get over here as quick as you can.”
OK Dad….here I come.”

and that is the story of the Laughing Kookaburras on a tree just off my verandah
I am sure some would have noticed that the photos are also square for Becky’s Square Photo Challenge #SquareUp (sorry Becky, no music with this one)
Who needs music when a Laughing Kookaburra is conversing with us!
Fantastic photographs too 👏
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Thanks Becky 🙂 funny how all of a sudden something starts growing and, while putting my recent photos away, this sequence of photos told me the story 🙂
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Love it 😀
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They are one of my favourite birds. Great capture!!
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Thank you very much 🙂
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No music! Brian, I rely on you! 🙂 🙂 I expected a laughing kookaburra recording at least, but you’re forgiven as you’ve been absent all week and I was starting to worry. And he is such a gorgeous little creature. Love the story!
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Sorry to disappoint Jo. Music would have distracted from the post I thought 😀 Yes away I have been. Had to do an EEG before seeing the Neuro in a couple of weeks. Wasn’t in the mood to turn the tablet on and do stuff. It was nice to have a bit of a break. Didn’t mean to make people worry ❤ ❤
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Don’t be daft! We don’t always feel like blogging. Hopefully you’re a bit nearer being able to drive and full mobility again. Sending hugs 🙂 🙂
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I won’t know until the 9th Feb but fingers crossed that she will let me drive again. Hugs received and hugs back in return xx
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It’s not so long, now you’ve come this far, but I’m sure the wait feels endless. We’ve just been put on a month’s lockdown and that seems a long time too, but not as long as the wait until Easter when- fingers crossed- I can travel to the UK to see the young uns.
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I am hopeful just as you must be too to get back across to see those kids 🙂
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Fabulous photos
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Thanks Sheree 🙂
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Pleasure
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That’s great, Brian. Super-clever to have those great photos telling a story too. Thanks for cheering me up!
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Thanks Margaret 🙂 glad to be able to supply a bit of cheer
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Such fun to listen to their conversations Brian and the youngster asking for his dinner looks adorable! 💜🐦
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So happy you enjoyed this post Xenia 🙂
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I’ve often wondered what kookaburras are talking and laughing about!
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It is well worth listening Elaine 🙂
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I’ve often wondered what these birds look like, never having managed to see one on my trips to Australia and always been too lazy to Google a picture of one. Now I need wonder no more. Lovely pix.
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Goodness me. Never saw a Kookaburra!!! I am glad I could make up for a gap in your Australian birds 🙂
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Hilarious, Brian!!
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Thank you Lois 🙂
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Ha! Charming story and all’s well that ends well.
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Thanks Graham 🙂
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What a great series, Brian! I’ve always been familiar with phrases such as “He’s such a kookaburra” but I’ve never actually seen one, at least of the bird variety, so that made this even more fun. And since I know you’re into music, let me quote Rod here: ”
So remember, every picture tells a story, don’t it
Every picture tells a story, don’t it.”
janet
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Thank you janet 🙂 Yes a great song that perhaps should have been attached to this post 🙂
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Having seen these birds on TV they always strike me as quite comical – great photos
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Thanks Karina 🙂 They do add a bit of personality to my garden 🙂
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🙂
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Love them – I think I could go to Australia just to see them…and you of course, Brian. Thank you for the conversation!
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Glad you enjoyed my tale Ann-Christine 🙂 yes do pop over when you can
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😀
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Great photos and I love these birds, though I only met them in real life at the San Diego Zoo.
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Thank you Martha 🙂
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Like your article. As the saying goes “Tie me kangaroo down mate!” L)
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Strewth…..thanks for that
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Brilliant! Instant happiness boost. ❤
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So glad you like this post Manja ❤
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Awesome photos and dialogue! What a treat! The bird and his lunch. LOL! Certainly got a smile out of me this morning. 🙂
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So glad for that morning smile Lisa 🙂
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Thank you for that! 🙂 I’m a smiley kinda person anyway, but some days it’s just a little bit bigger. 🙂
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