[Baddad (Marty)]

I was busy reading the posts on IIS. The noise startled me. A kookaburra had found its way into the house. Finding itself trapped it flew into the walls and windows in its frantic efforts to escape. Eventually came down to the floor.

I'll do the nice thing. Grabbed it with intentions to release it. He clamped his beak onto the third finger of my left hand. I was expecting this. But wow! he was a strong biter. Also making a loud erh erh erh sound. I managed to open his beak.
Upon losing the battle. He went into a shock state. He had no grip on me. He became limp. I quickly got him clear of the house and softened my grip slowly. Off he flew doing the Kooka-racha.

Next time I wont mess with him. I'll throw a towell over him. See how he likes that.

I know he is the male bird. He comes knocking on the window everyday. Attacks his reflection. Has been doing it for years. I feed him occasionally. He takes food directly from my hand while he sits on the balcony of the back deck.

So what may the consensus be here. Do I call him nasty names? Do I threaten to not feed him?

He is a natural alarm clock. Hear him every morning at dawn.
Note the close set eyes of the guilty party in the photo. Picture was taken of the offending bird some years ago.

Cheers