Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) by Lee
While we were at Lowry Park Zoo last week, we also had the joy of hearing the Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) sounding off with its mate. Seems like the Myna birds and the singing dogs were not the only ones in a happy mood. The two Kookaburras got to “laughing” also. They sort of set the tone to put you a joyful mood.
For You, O Lord, have made me glad by Your works; at the deeds of Your hands I joyfully sing. (Psalms 92:4 AMP) Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth and sing for joy, yes, sing praises! (Psalms 98:4 AMP)
I have always enjoyed seeing the Kookaburras. When we were at the National Aviary I tried recording them, but by the time I got the camera on, they stopped. I recorded them this time but didn’t get the camera focused on them until about half way through. Oh, the challenges of birdwatching! Well, at least trying to get a recording to use on the blog anyway. When you put all the events together; the singing Bali Myna, the singing dogs, and these singing Kookaburras, it brings to mind a story in the Bible. When Paul and Silas where in prison, (behind bars) they were joyful just the same. All of these critters plus the men (Paul and Silas) are behind bars, yet they are joyful and carrying on with their lives. Could there be a lesson there for us to learn and observe?
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. (Acts 16:25 KJV)
Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations. (James 1:2 AMP)
We all have things come into our lives, but our attitude affects how well we handle those circumstances. Prayer is one of the best ways to find peace in the midst of trials. Knowing the Lord Jesus Christ as personal Savior is the absolute best way. I trust you know Him.
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This video has two of my photos to cover the blurred part, but the sound is the whole recording.
The Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) is a carnivorous bird in the kingfisher family Halcyonidae. Native to eastern Australia, it has also been introduced to parts of New Zealand, Tasmania and Western Australia. Male and female adults are similar in plumage, which is predominantly brown and white. A common and familiar bird, this species of kookaburra is well known for its laughing call.
There are actually 6 Kookaburras:
- Lilac Kingfisher (Cittura cyanotis)
- Shovel-billed Kookaburra (Clytoceyx rex)
- Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)
- Blue-winged Kookaburra (Dacelo leachii)
- Spangled Kookaburra (Dacelo tyro)
- Rufous-bellied Kookaburra (Dacelo gaudichaud)
See:
Laughing Kookaburra – Wikipedia
Alcedinidae – Kingfishers – Family
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What an interesting lesson, from the laughing Kookaburras.”We all have things come into our lives, but our attitude affects how well we handle those circumstances.” Today I meditated on the same topic, but with a different scripture. How wonderful it is, when God speaks to us in many different ways, “the one thing” He wants to teach us! Thanks for the video Lee.
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Thanks for commenting. Yes, attitude can affect us greatly. Today, I finally get to see the eye doctor who will fix this cataract. Trust they schedule it quickly. I have been trying my best to have a good attitude about seeing blurry. Thankful my camera does better than my eye at present.
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