Nature never ceases to amaze us. For many people, being outdoors feels like therapy for both the body and mind. The breeze, the freshness of the trees, and the stunning colors make for an incredible experience that helps us relax and gather strength for the week. But sometimes, nature can play tricks on us.
Kym Beechey is an Australian woman who loves spending her days outdoors. She appreciates the beauty of nature and never misses a chance to take photos of the stunning sights she often stumbles upon.
One day, as she walked through the forest, she came across what she believed to be a baby tawny frogmouth, a bird resembling an owl.
Excited by her find, Kym hurried to take her phone out and snap a photo of the sweet bird. She aimed her camera, ready to capture the perfect shot.
However, when she zoomed in, she realized it wasn’t a bird at all. What she thought was a baby tawny frogmouth was actually a banksia pod, a rather unique and often funny-looking pod that grows out of banksia trees.
Banksia trees grow predominantly in southwestern Australia, though they can also be found in New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Their pods are often compared to pine cones due to their appearance.
The pods burst open, often in the heat of forest fires, releasing their seeds. These peculiar pods have a distinctive look that can easily deceive the untrained eye.
When she realized her ‘mistake,’ Kym had a good laugh about it. The unexpected discovery and her initial excitement turned into amusement.
Kym decided to share the photo of what she believed to be a bird on social media. Her post quickly gained attention, with many people sharing in her laughter.
