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The homemaker

© Chris Ebben

The homemaker

Uploaded: July 27, 2009

Description

This Kookaburra has been digging in a White-ant's nest, getting a bit of building material for her own nest. Lens aperture F/5, shutter speed 1/202sec, focal length 64mm.

Comments

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe July 27, 2009

I have a real soft spot for this darling little bird...such a great photo of this little sweetie! Well done!

ccc #1160051

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 27, 2009

Seems like she's taking a rest from here busy schedule,Chris!!! Yeah, I remember this name"Kookaburra" from Grade 3. It had four syllables so I thought it was a cool word........LOL!!!
Fantastic captrue of this beautiful bird here!!! WTG,my friend!!! #7788373

frank w. degenhardt July 28, 2009

Chris- Looks like this one needs a bath after all that hard work. Love the name of it, so cool. You did a fantastic job with the focus and getting the colors and features so sharp and clear. Excellent lighting as well. Love the close up of this hard working bird.
Fabulous work my friend.
Have yourself a wonderful day, you take care. #7789836

Max Aureli July 28, 2009

Beautiful shot of this bird!!! #7790698

Karen Kessler July 28, 2009

So this is what they look like "in the wild"! I took a pic of one at our Zoo, but it was behind glass. Glad she's a good homemaker! :) #7790753

Tammy Espino July 28, 2009

Such a cool looking bird and a fantastic capture!! :) #7792123

Mary K. Robison July 29, 2009

Chris, I wondered why this cute little bird looked so bedraggled... glad you explained she was earning her "nest-building" badge! Great clarity and lighting. #7792688

Chris Ebben July 29, 2009

Thanks a lot for your comments on this scruffy old girl, she'll come up as good as new after a quick swim in the pool!!! I've not been quick enough to get a picture of that yet. #7795706

Barbara Waldoch July 31, 2009

Terrific catch, Chris!
You are right, I had to leave my kitchen window for the pelican shot :-) #7799468

Ann Coates level-classic July 31, 2009

And soon there will be babies. Cool looking bird and great capture Chris. #7801679

Patricia Ronan August 01, 2009

Fantastic capture of this fine looking bird Chris:) #7804895

Chris Ebben August 01, 2009

Thank you all. Yesterday I was cleaning in the fernery & she was helping, just checking for building material. #7805062

Stan Kwasniowski August 01, 2009

Chris, beautifully done, this guy looks like he means business lol #7805128

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 01, 2009

Absolutely adorable Chris, wonderful lighting and clarity dear friend!! <>< #7805175

Teresa Burnett level-classic August 01, 2009

Bless her little heart, she must be exhausted!! Wonderful capture Chris!! I just love these guys!! #7805229

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 01, 2009

beautiful capture Chris! #7805839

Lorraine A. Cook August 02, 2009

Hi Chris!

What a cutie! Will you be able to photgraph the nest???

Lucky is doing well...suture removal was a week ago. #7806433

Kerry Hill August 02, 2009

Wonderful capture with fabulous details and clarity, Chris!! Great job!! #7809045

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 02, 2009

It's so wonderful to see this (to me) exotic bird as a free bird. Wonderful capture, Chris. #7809455

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 03, 2009

He is so cute, excellent capture Chris!!! #7812171

Barbara Mason August 03, 2009

Congrats again another wonderful image - I really enjoy reading your descriptions Chris, just a little extra info an added bonus - good luck with pool capture :-) #7812384

lynn carter August 09, 2009

Hi Chris
wish we had this cute bird, great picture
#7832660

Chris Ebben August 14, 2009

Thanks a lot for your welcome comments. #7846671

Christine Lobsinger level-classic December 18, 2009

Hi Chris,
I love this bird's name... I too saw one at the zoo behind wire mesh.. too hard to get a picture of her.
I find it so wonderful that you have them close by and free..
How are they as characters? I mean, are they gentle, make funny sounds, a happy bird.. they look it to me!

A wonderful capture of this one's HARD WORK...

CHRIS
SMILING #8229388

Chris Ebben December 18, 2009

Thanks for you comment on this home builder. They seem friendly enough, will rattle the screen door if I'm to slow taking them so food out. They cackle a lot when I talk to them & always seem to be around if anything is going on in the yard. #8230770

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