B.O.T.D – African Hoopoe. 20 July ’19
Sitting high up in the Black Wattle tree this afternoon, and bathed in late afternoon sunshine, I managed one shot of this gorgeous but infrequent visitor.
Visit Granny shot it for more birds
Thanks to Becky Incorporating July Blues
Ark
Stunner!
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A beautiful bird, but not the best shot.
I’m happy though, first one I’ve seen this year.
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That creature is simply SHEER BEAUTY!!! 😲 Is it not magnificent how the avian world has evolved into countless sub-species relative to location and habitat? I’m in awe.
Is this a type of woodpecker Ark? I’m guessing here based on that bill. 🤔
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Insectivore yes, but not woodpecker as far as I know.
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Hello Ark. You have an eye for the birds. Does your wife know? 🤣😂😲🤪🤪🤭 Hugs
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Indeed she does. I just try not ”ruffle any feathers” to keep in her good books.
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Hello Ark. You’re grand. I was going to throw in a reference to a crowing cock but realized my fowl knowledge is so scanty there is no way to do it without sounding rather crass. So I shoot you the bird sir, and wish you best nesting for the night. Hugs
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Great pose for this profile shot.
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Extraordinary looking bird. Very nice!
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