Laughing Kookaburras in a Gum Tree

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Our home in the Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula, has two large gum trees.
Kookaburras blend amazingly well into the textures of the bark.
I have shown kookaburras on our verandah, but kookaburras usually spread their laughter around from high in a gum tree.
The Laughing Kookaburra, 'Dacelo novaeguineae', is a familiar Australian carnivorous bird of the Kingfisher family, well known for its call. Previously known as the Laughing Jackass it is now best known by its aboriginal name. ~ Avian Web
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ABC Wednesday Round 6 ~ L ~ Laughing Kookaburras
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Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Closer, and still they blend well into the bark textures and gum tree shadows.
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Pic by Gemma Wiseman
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Pic by Gemma Wiseman
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Cute kookaburra
Feathered bundle of laughter
Small wisdom with wings
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Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A close up with the gum leaves behind
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