Saturday, November 30, 2013

Grub's up for picky young Kookaburra

Straight after spitting out a locust forced upon it by one parent, young Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) shows enthusiasm for softer fare offered by second parent (at Crystal Creek, south of Ingham, on rainy Thursday). Picky, picky picky!  

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