tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post9034026771554663902..comments2024-01-11T12:45:54.664-08:00Comments on garden delights: Wild Bird Wednesday - Snake Time and KookaburrasArijahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-75260851923740166962012-10-30T11:02:17.477-07:002012-10-30T11:02:17.477-07:00I love Kookaburras!! Lovely shots Arija!I love Kookaburras!! Lovely shots Arija!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541748309832254889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-38857230001198491542012-10-27T04:16:55.242-07:002012-10-27T04:16:55.242-07:00I always wanted a pet mongoose to keep the snakes ...I always wanted a pet mongoose to keep the snakes away - until I discovered that Kookaburras do the same thing!! All I have to work out now is how to keep them around ...Red Nomad OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-63465245582334434992012-10-26T20:06:44.053-07:002012-10-26T20:06:44.053-07:00I remember the woman across the road where we live...I remember the woman across the road where we lived in the riverland, mortified as a snake slithered out of her young daughter's bedrooom!!! It went outside and was never found. There were heaps of snakes and heaps of kookaburras looking for them, and yes we definitely dressed appropriately for rambles in the bush - the bush ants were another reason for the heavy footwear too.<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-67652324134827767372012-10-25T23:27:09.914-07:002012-10-25T23:27:09.914-07:00Hi !
Very nice set ;-)
Céline & PhilippeHi !<br />Very nice set ;-)<br />Céline & PhilippeLes fous du caphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11832876993020614211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-11538252675794299202012-10-25T16:44:53.340-07:002012-10-25T16:44:53.340-07:00I learned something new today. I did not know Koo...I learned something new today. I did not know Kookaburra's liked snakes. I have only seen them in zoo's. It would be really neat to see them out in the wild. Loved the photos!DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-88275210578811036142012-10-25T03:44:33.600-07:002012-10-25T03:44:33.600-07:00This is a bird I have always wished I could see Ar...This is a bird I have always wished I could see Arija.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-34417174466809542262012-10-25T02:45:52.367-07:002012-10-25T02:45:52.367-07:00Love those beautiful Kookaburras. We have some at...Love those beautiful Kookaburras. We have some at our zoo, but certainly not like your being able to see them in the wild of nature. Hugs for you~Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-56299412957073061262012-10-24T21:28:12.740-07:002012-10-24T21:28:12.740-07:00I think I'd like the Kookaburras since they di...I think I'd like the Kookaburras since they dine on snakes - like our Roadrunners do in the western U.S. ;-)<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-86129841345165142302012-10-24T15:55:46.902-07:002012-10-24T15:55:46.902-07:00Hahahaha, that monk's cap is a hoot! Adorable...Hahahaha, that monk's cap is a hoot! Adorable. Hope you are up and running again soon. Lots of love. xoBella Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02139728758198482234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-90879525454541694722012-10-24T09:12:39.578-07:002012-10-24T09:12:39.578-07:00Hi Arija...I hate snakes ...glad you have somethin...Hi Arija...I hate snakes ...glad you have something to come to your rescue in the Kookaburras : }!<br />Love to see your birdies in your part of the world! The monk's cap is cute!! Monk was my maiden name!<br />Hope your up and kicking your heels soon!!<br />gracegrammie ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00839269423384232974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-46023718870877224622012-10-24T08:31:25.730-07:002012-10-24T08:31:25.730-07:00love 'em! And still want to see one - one of t...love 'em! And still want to see one - one of these days! Hope you are well! I haven't been around too much because my internet connection is awful where I'm living right now - blogs /photos don't load too well! Johnny Nutcasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08429848435564779353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-80062130449573775562012-10-24T06:00:00.403-07:002012-10-24T06:00:00.403-07:00Nice captures. I seen this guy in a zoo near me in...Nice captures. I seen this guy in a zoo near me in our Australian exhibit.Maurizio Ricciohttp://riccio.zenfolio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-70003998343952417682012-10-24T01:00:16.928-07:002012-10-24T01:00:16.928-07:00I miss kookaburras. I rarely see them these days,...I miss kookaburras. I rarely see them these days, though I heard one fairly recently. A bird of character. Thank you so much for these photos.<br />I hope your mobility improves very quickly.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-65709962353091683662012-10-24T00:37:55.098-07:002012-10-24T00:37:55.098-07:00Hi there - I think serenade may be a little strong...Hi there - I think serenade may be a little strong!! But I know what you mean.<br /><br />Hope the heel tying does not last too long.<br /><br />Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW<br /><br />Stewart M - MelbourneStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-56454388757381124662012-10-23T22:14:48.324-07:002012-10-23T22:14:48.324-07:00That is one cool bird!That is one cool bird!Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-69001026921559373612012-10-23T21:07:02.728-07:002012-10-23T21:07:02.728-07:00Delightful birds! Hope your recovery is going well...Delightful birds! Hope your recovery is going well and you are back chasing the birds soon.Lewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03697266305154485433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-59512463438718978522012-10-23T18:04:54.012-07:002012-10-23T18:04:54.012-07:00What a unique bird Arija. Eats snakes. Oh my. That...What a unique bird Arija. Eats snakes. Oh my. That would be a sight. Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539402327765556670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-75478543583792114982012-10-23T16:57:33.641-07:002012-10-23T16:57:33.641-07:00I hope they visit you more often and sing you a se...I hope they visit you more often and sing you a serenade. Thinking fondly of you. Tsup!Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-83121646041826620942012-10-23T14:53:22.191-07:002012-10-23T14:53:22.191-07:00Arija, great shots of the Kookaburra. It is one of...Arija, great shots of the Kookaburra. It is one of my favorite birds from your lovely country. One day I hope to see it in person. Thanks for sharing, have a great day!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-59967530370719766412012-10-23T13:34:02.792-07:002012-10-23T13:34:02.792-07:00What a fascinating bird!! Boom & Gary of the V...What a fascinating bird!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-18665878324936103322012-10-23T13:12:08.102-07:002012-10-23T13:12:08.102-07:00Great photos - always nice to see Kookaburras.Great photos - always nice to see Kookaburras.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-23619979058165345822012-10-23T12:49:46.978-07:002012-10-23T12:49:46.978-07:00Indeed...it does resemble a monk's cap!! Grea...Indeed...it does resemble a monk's cap!! Great photos.<br /><br /><br />Hootin' Anni @ <a href="http://hootin--anni.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Hootin' Anni's - Egret taking to flight</a><br />and<br /><a href="http://id-rather-b-birdin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">I'd Rather B Birdin - Cooper's Hawk</a>Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-83874521921400872242012-10-23T12:22:52.594-07:002012-10-23T12:22:52.594-07:00Oh I love the monk's cap..thank you so much. M...Oh I love the monk's cap..thank you so much. My Mother's death has been difficult but I think I can take away the knowledge that I made peace with her...hugs to you dear friend...MichelleRambling Woodshttp://ramblingwoods.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-75828427324430193932012-10-23T12:06:15.278-07:002012-10-23T12:06:15.278-07:00These are great photos.I hope many birds come to v...These are great photos.I hope many birds come to visit you.Ruth Hieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260132564992492524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-90069825517439249482012-10-23T12:04:11.963-07:002012-10-23T12:04:11.963-07:00Lovely of those birds to visit you! Not much more...Lovely of those birds to visit you! Not much more you could ask of a bird ... they are cute as can be, they eat snakes, and they pose for pictures. Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.com