Here is another Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) this time displaying the blue wing colouring and the unusual red and black bars on the tail. They are members of the kingfisher family and therefore voracious feeders. They tend to eat insects, worms and crustaceans, but will also eat small snakes, mammals, frogs and bird hatchlings. I have observed more than once Kookaburras trying to tap through nests in walls to get at hatchlings but have yet to see one succeed. View Large…

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Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus), Hawks Nest, NSW

Perfect shot😍 The Splendid Fairy-wren The Splendid Fairywren, a jewel of the Australian bush, captivates with its vibrant blue plumage and intricate social structure. These birds exhibit a rare phenomenon called cooperative breeding, where non-breeding individuals assist in raising offspring. Their habitat spans across Australia, favoring dense shrublands and woodlands, particularly in the eastern and southern regions. However, they're notably absent from the arid interior. Despite their…

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