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Covered in bedding


 

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Covered in bedding
Covered in bedding
This Kookaburra obviously got out of bed quickly, it's covered in White-ants. Kookaburras incubate their two to four pure white eggs in hollow tree trunks or in excavated termite nests. Both adults incubate for a period of 25 days. The young leave the nest 30 days after hatching, but the parents continue to feed them for another 40 days. Lens aperture f/4.5, shutter speed 1/80sec, focal length 14mm, ISO 400.

Chris Ebben

 
 
 

Monnie Ryan
 

Guess I could live without the ants, but what an absolutely adorable bird! Terrific detail, Chris - so real I'd love to squeeze it (well, if it weren't for those ants)!


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July 07, 2012

 

John Connolly
  I don't believe I have ever seen such a young Kookaburra Chris, are't they the cutest little character! Your little camera did a super job here!


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July 08, 2012

 

Chris Ebben
  I agree with you both, they are cute characters, sometimes I get a little pat in, mostly on the legs!!


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July 08, 2012

 

Tammy Espino
  Excellent!! :)


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July 08, 2012

 

Chris Ebben
  Thanks Tammy.


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July 08, 2012

 

Rony Sagy
  Oh what a beautiful capture of this fancy little guy.


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July 08, 2012

 

Debbie Bray
  Absolutely gorgeous Chris, he must be a baby!! Hope those ants aren't biting!
Thanks for the link to the piecart, lol! What a hilarious capture!


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July 09, 2012

 
- Maria Warren

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  very cute photo :) great job with this capture:)


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July 09, 2012

 
- Amanda J. Tanner

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  They are so cute! A great capture of him Chris!


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July 11, 2012

 

Jorgen Jensen
  Cute bird and excellent capture you have done Chris.


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July 21, 2012

 

Anthony G. Comella
  Super terrific - smiles here!!


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July 23, 2012

 

Chris Ebben
  Thanks for all your wonderful comments. I really appreciate them, sorry to take so long to reply.


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July 25, 2012

 

Phillip R. Connolly
  What a great capture here, Chris!! Cute and adorable are sure the right words for this little guy!! Well done!!

Phil


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August 11, 2012

 

Chris Ebben
  Thanks so much Phil. I really enjoy their daily visits.


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August 14, 2012

 

Antonio Amen
  DidnĀ“t it bite you?lll Nice photo


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August 16, 2012

 

Chris Ebben
  No, it didn't bite, it knows who feeds it. Thanks for taking the time to look.


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August 16, 2012

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  OMG! Is he adorable!! He looks so cute and this is a wonderful image, Chris.


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August 25, 2012

 

Chris Ebben
  Thanks a lot, I get a lot of enjoyment out of these visitors.


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August 26, 2012

 

Connie J. Bagot
  I've not seen a kookaburra this close up before and it is quite amazing and wonderful! Great shot Chris.


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August 26, 2012

 

Chris Ebben
  Thanks Connie, they are lovely birds.


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August 27, 2012

 

Wm Nosal
  COOL Shot Chris!
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August 27, 2012

 

Mary K. Robison
  What a little sweetie, Chris! Sorry to see him/her being overrun with ants ~ hope he could pick/shake them off easily.
Do stores in Australia sell Kookaburra dolls like teddy bears? Seems like the perfect cuddle-toy for a child.


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September 09, 2012

 
- Jill Odice

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  I have never seen one of these birds, so this is very interesting ! Thanks for the info too. Great shot!


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September 12, 2012

 
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  Wow....that was fascinating to read Chris...thanks so much for the information! What a darling bird....just love the expression in the eyes....saying please someone help me get rid of these things! Have a glorious day Chris!


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September 28, 2012

 
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  Wow....that was fascinating to read Chris...thanks so much for the information! What a darling bird....just love the expression in the eyes....saying please someone help me get rid of these things! Have a glorious day Chris!


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September 28, 2012

 
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