On our vacation several weeks ago we stopped back by the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida. I had a neat Kookaburra Encounter.
The Laughing Kookaburra is in the aviary where the Lorikeets, Galahs and other birds are kept. When I came through a door, right there on the rail sat a young Laughing Kookaburra. I have seen them before, but never as close as this one. I got within inches of him/or her. I could have touched it, but was afraid of that beak.
So God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters abounded, according to their kind, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. (Genesis 1:21 NKJV)
Here are some of the pictures we took.
I have to admit, I was thrilled. Just looking at one of the Lord’s creations so close. Wow! That one photo Dan took of me and the Kookaburra, my hand was within 5-6 inches from it. May I never lose my AWE at seeing and encountering the Lord’s critters.
- Lee very close to Kookabura by Dan
- Laughing Kookaburra at Brevard Zoo by Dan with my camera
- Laughing Kookabura by Dan
- Kookaburra at Brevard Zoo by Dan
- Kookaburra at Brevard Zoo by Dan
- Kookaburra at Brevard Zoo by Dan
- Galah and Lorikeet watching nearby at Brevard Zoo by Dan
- Laughing Kookabura by Dan
- Laughing Kookaburra at Brevard Zoo by Lee
- Laughing Kookaburra at Brevard Zoo by Lee
- Laughing Kookaburra at Brevard Zoo by Lee
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Other Kookaburra encounters:
Birdwatching at the Cincinnati Zoo I
Birds Of The Bible – Joy And Laughter
Birdwatching Adventure to Brevard Zoo in Viera, FL
Birdwatching at the National Aviary – Introduction
Alcedinidae – Kingfishers – Family
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I know I was smilng. Does the remodelling meet your approval? Hope so. :)
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Whoa, you’ve done some remodelling over here. It’s quite different. :)
That is so neat you were so close to this bird. The top photo looks like s/he is smiling.
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Excellent photos.
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Thanks. After all we were VERY close.
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