It’s been very very wet and very very cold in Sydney over the last few weeks. This morning the mists cleared, the rain stopped, and Sydney-siders ventured out to enjoy the sunshine. This kookaburra grabbed a spot in the sun on a moss-covered electricity pole.

Common name: Laughing Kookaburra

Scientific name: Dacelo novaeguineae

Approximate length: 47 cm

Date spotted: 10 July 2016

Season: Winter

Location: Allambie Heights, New South Wales, Australia

Latitude/longitude: 33°46’35.7″S 151°15’25.6″E