Rod Warnock
01-04-2012, 06:14 AM
Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) Mount Molloy Queensland
Canon EOS 7D Lens 400mm L USM ISO400 F7.1 1/800 available light 6 July 2011
Perhaps one of Australian best known birds not only in Australia but overseas as well as often I find that people will recite popular verses as ditties featuring this species. Around home they appear to be a homely species and as a result are often fed however the species is a top predator and an efficient one of small birds, snakes, lizards etc so hand feeding is a mistake. The species does however does suffer greatly from reduction of nest sites as they nest in hollow trees which are often removed as being unsafe. The species is a spectacular bird on any count, I hope you enjoy this portrait taken at Mount Molloy a small town inland from Cairns and on the main road north towards Cooktown and of course Cape York. Pause at the small park on the left as you leave the town. A pleasant park is there with clear water and water lillies and resident and interesting variety of birds.
Thanks for viewing
Best regards
Rod Warnock
Canon EOS 7D Lens 400mm L USM ISO400 F7.1 1/800 available light 6 July 2011
Perhaps one of Australian best known birds not only in Australia but overseas as well as often I find that people will recite popular verses as ditties featuring this species. Around home they appear to be a homely species and as a result are often fed however the species is a top predator and an efficient one of small birds, snakes, lizards etc so hand feeding is a mistake. The species does however does suffer greatly from reduction of nest sites as they nest in hollow trees which are often removed as being unsafe. The species is a spectacular bird on any count, I hope you enjoy this portrait taken at Mount Molloy a small town inland from Cairns and on the main road north towards Cooktown and of course Cape York. Pause at the small park on the left as you leave the town. A pleasant park is there with clear water and water lillies and resident and interesting variety of birds.
Thanks for viewing
Best regards
Rod Warnock