After seeing what she initially believed to be a happy bird, a woman realizes it’s something else. One day, Kym Beechey was trekking in Australia’s Popran National Park. She photographed the wildflowers. She takes her time hiking because she wants to explore and take in the beauty of the outdoors. Usually, she isn’t fast enough to get pictures of the local fauna in motion.

But she believed that today would be the day she could at last get up close and personal with a creature. She felt that finally, luck was on her side. The birds are usually too rapid for Beechey to catch on video, she says. She became excited, therefore, when she spotted what she believed to be a newborn tawny frogmouth—a bird that resembles an owl—perched on a limb.

She was astounded by her good fortune. She hastily picked up her phone. She was getting ready to take a picture of the small bird, which seemed to be grinning for the camera. She then zipped in to capture a clearer picture. She became disappointed after that. The bird that was grinning was actually something else. Beechey claims that she wondered why the “bird” wasn’t taking off when she zoomed in on it with her camera. It dawned on her then that it was a pod of banksia.

It was a cute little pod of banksia that resembled a happy bird. The banksia threes give rise to these pods. This one had a really distinctive appearance. For this reason, Beechey had thought it was a cheerful bird that was waving at her. Yes, that does appear to be a happy baby bird. The young bird turned out to be a banksia pod.
Pods of banksia are native to the southwest of Australia. But they’re also visible growing in Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.

They are usually compared to pine cones a lot. Banksia trees are not conifers, though. They have nothing to do with pine trees as a result. The pod itself is the fruit of the Banksia tree. From Banksia genus trees, they grow. Bull Banksia pods are large and robust enough to be utilized in woodworking applications. The size of the tree from which the pods emerge can differ. The species known as Banksia grandis is capable of producing large seedpods.

Artists find them appealing, and they are frequently crafted into crafts. They’re also being sold online, as you can see! The banksia tree’s cone continues to grow even after its lovely red or yellow flowers fade. The seeds then sprout. It’s also conceivable to see blossoms and mature cones on the same tree at the same time. The pods popping open is what gives them their distinct look. In the process, they discharge their seeds.

The “baby bird” made the hiker chuckle heartily. It was nevertheless a great experience for her. Beechey was ultimately relieved about what transpired, even if the cute creature turned out to be a fake. She may now add another image to her collection of exquisite wildflower photos. These plants can be confused for other plants due to their unique appearance. Indeed, a single banksia pod may have a unique appearance from those of its sort.