The Azure Kingfisher
One of my all time favourite birds. When I was on the scientific expedition studying Torresian Imperial pigeons we have a 4a.m. start to get to the boat in Port Douglas to get out to the Low Isles from where we were camped on Mount Finnigan. As the sun rose and we crossed a stream I see this gorgeous orange-breasted bird. I’m determined to figure out what it is and discover the Australian Bird book which starts me off on this whole fascination with birds.
Blue-winged Kookaburra
Laughing Kookaburra
While having lunch after visiting the glo-worm cave at Tamborine Mountain I notice a kookaburra on the ground. Hiding behind a tree to get close to it I realise it has caught a snake. It had got the snake up in a tree and bashed it against the branch and skinned it. Then it spotted me and seemed worried I’d try to steal his snake so he took off with it.
The Forest Kingfisher
The Little Kingfisher
Sacred Kingfisher
Collared Kingfisher
One day I’ll complete the collection!