A very pretty bird Mike. Ah yes, Pen, fish ponds and birds! In Australia, the kookaburras will dive-bomb people's ponds and eat all the fish (understandable really seeing as they're members of the kingfisher family) . Our other horrors are the sulphur-crested cockatoos who, apart from being horribly noisy, will completely destroy any timber construction you have around your house. The introduced species (like the Asian myna, sparrows and even blackbirds) are considered pests downunder. We live on eight acres adjacent the Blue Mountains National Park just outside Sydney and have identified over 80 different (native) species on our little patch alone. And I love them all. If you ever come to Australia, Linda, I suggest you stay well clear of our place! And bring a hazmat suit!