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My newest friend

© Chris Ebben

My newest friend

Uploaded: April 15, 2011

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The poor baby can't see out of one eye. Can fly OK but is not all that good at landing, comes every night & morning for something to eat & talks the whole time. Lens aperture f/4.5, shutter speed 1/60sec, focal length 10mm, ISO 320. Taken with Sony DSC_H70

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/600 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 9.87 mm, Model: DSC-H70

Comments

Michelle Alton April 15, 2011

Oh my...you should introduce him to Brett's little wattlebird! What a wonderful little kookaburra! Brett's story about the Little Red Wattlebird debuts on my blog tonight! Is there a story here too? #1369483

Chris Ebben April 15, 2011

Hi Michelle, no, there's no story that I know of. I just noticed one of the babies was clumsy when landing & then didn't always catch the food thrown to it. After awhile I noticed it didn't always know I was there if I was on the left side. #9351700

John Connolly April 15, 2011

A delightful close up portrait of this beautiful young bird, Chris! I reckon he needs a helping hand, and I don't think he could have picked a better place to make friends and visit! #9352709

Tammy Espino April 15, 2011

I hope he stays around for you for a long, long time!! I love your kookaburra's , they are so cute!!!! :) This is an outstanding capture, Chris !! #9352891

Ann Coates level-classic April 16, 2011

What a beautiful image of this gorgeous bird. You are so lucky to have him visiting you. #9353317

Chris Ebben April 19, 2011

Thanks a lot for the comments. I do feel lucky to have this new friend. #9358886

Kim Andelkovic April 22, 2011

Brilliant shot Chris...his a nice looking one :-)
#9364218

Carolyn J. Connolly April 28, 2011

Awww, Chris - what a little cutie...and this is a wonderful kooka portrait!! I hope your new friend stays around for a long time!! As John said, "I (too) reckon he needs a helping hand, and I don't think he could have picked a better place to make friends and visit"!! :o) #9377121

Chris Ebben May 05, 2011

Thanks a lot Kim & Carolyn, he gives me a lot of pleasure. #9390835

Sherran Andersen level-classic May 13, 2011

I'd love to get up close like this... beautiful bird. #9404009

Freddy Bland January 02, 2012

Adorable capture, Chris!! What a cutie pie...he's in great hands for sure! #9898076

Chris Ebben January 13, 2012

Thanks Sherran & Freddy, he seems to be getting much more agile now & only comes in every 2nd day. #9918948

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