Koel

Sony A200
Minolta zoom 75-300mm

This cuckoo like bird migrates to Australia from Indonesia and PNG every spring to lay its eggs in a host birds nest. its mournful call is heard from early morning till last thing in the evening!

This particular beautiful male Koel was sitting right outside our kitchen window in the pine tree, drying off after a dip in our garden pond and calling soulfully to a mate! I managed to get several good shots of him – I hope you enjoy these. :)