Instead of Sunday Selections

 I have for you two photos of Kookaburras that were in the big Silky Oak tree across the street from my home.


I'd heard them laughing earlier in the morning but from a different direction.


It appears to be a parent with a youngster and one flew away probably to get food while the smaller one stayed in the tree.


this is from youtube, so all you northern hemisphere people can hear the sound that wakes many Australians. Turn your sound up.


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  1. BoudJune 28, 2026 at 1:13 AM

    That's certainly some wake up call! Thank you.

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    1. RiverJune 28, 2026 at 10:10 AM

      Boud; it is lovely to hear, but this close to the city it isn't as common in outer areas closer to the hills and all those trees in those parts.

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  2. Charlotte (MotherOwl)June 28, 2026 at 2:19 AM

    OMG as my kids would say. This beats my doves and rooks!

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    1. RiverJune 28, 2026 at 10:11 AM

      Charlotte; I have never heard rooks, but I have heard doves and find them annoying. The kookaburras are definitely better. Early morning magpie song is also lovely, they're quite musical.

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  3. The Happy WhiskJune 28, 2026 at 3:26 AM

    How fun that you could hear them laughing. Love that.

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    1. RiverJune 28, 2026 at 10:12 AM

      Tha Happy Whisk; it is such a cheerful laugh, it puts a smile on my face and the day gets off to a good start.

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    2. The Happy WhiskJune 28, 2026 at 10:58 AM

      That my dear friend, is the best.

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  4. jeanieJune 28, 2026 at 5:34 AM

    It was the first sound I got the first morning we slept in the new house - there is a park behind our house with some decent trees near our back fence and they were very vociferous!

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    1. RiverJune 28, 2026 at 10:13 AM

      jeanie; I am so glad that you have them nearby. I am too close to the city and don't often have them in this area.

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  5. chicaJune 28, 2026 at 6:26 AM

    Adorei as fotos e elas são lindas!
    beijos, tudo de bom,chica

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  6. Linda's Relaxing LairJune 28, 2026 at 7:54 AM

    Beautiful photos, dear friend! And their laughter is infectious!!! LOL!

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    1. RiverJune 28, 2026 at 10:14 AM

      Linda's Relaxing Lair; thank you, they are infectious and I wake up smiling when I hear them, which is not often enough.

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  7. AndrewJune 28, 2026 at 9:14 AM

    They often start well before dawn and can certainly wake me up if I'm away from home, but I do love the sound.

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    1. RiverJune 28, 2026 at 10:16 AM

      Andrew; yes, as soon as the sun cracks the horizon, which is fine with me. Usually the first sounds I hear are the 6.30 am planes coming in for landing.

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  8. Kathy GJune 28, 2026 at 9:54 AM

    Now I have the Kookaburra song stuck in my head :-)

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    1. RiverJune 28, 2026 at 10:16 AM

      Kathy G; it's a happy earworm at least 😃

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  9. messymimiJune 28, 2026 at 12:10 PM

    I’ve heard them before, it’s a joy to hear them again.

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