The kukaburra was a frequent visitor to our awning at the campsite, and we still here them in the city. They make an incredible range of sounds from chuckling and chortling to roaring with laughter. They are also sociable birds, chatting to each other between trees as well as keeping a close eye on human activity. They particularly like BBQs and are partial to the odd sausage. Although less 'exotic' and eye-catching than their parrot family companions in the forest, they are one of my favourite birds here. The only down side is that their wake-up call begins at sunrise which, these days, is about 5:30 am.
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