I love the muted colours of this Laughing Kookaburra. The bird stood unmoving on a post above a red reflector disc, just thinking about life and stuff.

Common name: Laughing Kookaburra
Scientific name: Dacelo novaeguineae
Approximate length: 47 cm
Date spotted: 2 April 2025 (autumn)
Location: Manly Dam near Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: 33°46’36.9″S 151°14’48.8″E