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Australia, Big Animals, Big Birds, Victoria

The Big Kingfisher, Strathfieldsaye, VIC

Amidst the rolling glens and castle-like homesteads of the sprawling Imagine Estate, an enormous kingfisher surveys his kingdom. This steel-and-perspex critter was built by gifted artist Folko Kooper and, perched high above a billabong, offers a breathtaking photo opportunity for all Bigs-thusiasts. Pleased with my happy snaps – my light grey shirt really popped against the native flora – I prepared to leave the park … Continue reading The Big Kingfisher, Strathfieldsaye, VIC

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Australia, Big Birds, Victoria

The Big Emus, Strathfieldsaye, VIC

Let me tell you of an interview with The Real Big EmuHe’s one of the most gorgeous Big Things, but the poor old fella ain’t got no wingsAren’t you jealous of The Big Wedge-Tailed Eagle? – dom ba da little da da da “While the eagle’s design is very sound, I keep my two feet firmly on the groundI can’t fly, but I’m telling you, … Continue reading The Big Emus, Strathfieldsaye, VIC

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