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Thursday, 13 August 2020

A visit to South Africa again...

My thanks go once again to Christelle who was lucky enough to get this fabulous visitor to her garden.

Green wood hoopoe (Phoeniculus purpureus) formally known as the red-billed wood hoopoe.






Hopefully, it is looking for a nesting site 😊


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  1. Hilary Melton-Butcher14 August 2020 at 10:41

    Hi Diane - it is an amazing bird isn't it - I've certainly never seen such excellent photos of one ... great photos - all the best - Hilary

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    1. Rhodesia16 August 2020 at 11:50

      Very interesting bird Hilary and how delighted I would be to see it in in my garden. Christelle only has a small camera but it has an amazing zoom and it is very clear. Keep well, cheers Diane

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  2. Marie Smith14 August 2020 at 14:52

    That is quite a beak. You’d think it would get in the way!

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    1. Rhodesia16 August 2020 at 11:53

      I guess if you want to get termites out of a mound the beak is very useful, think that is their favourite diet. Have a good day and stay safe. Diane

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  3. Phil Slade14 August 2020 at 18:37

    That is a good one Diane. It looks like it has been constructed from bits of Glossy Starling and our Common Chough - Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax.

    I think our temperatures must be close to yours at the moment - a week of thirties spoilt only by the occasional thunderstorms. Hope your weekend is good.

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    1. Rhodesia16 August 2020 at 11:55

      It is an interesting bird! We have had 40mm of rain this week after what seemed like months of drought, Thankfully though it is still pretty warm. I got up at 2am this morning to disconnect the Wifi, the thunder was very loud and right overhead! Keep safe Diane

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  4. Pam14 August 2020 at 19:00


    Very cool looking bird!

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    1. Rhodesia16 August 2020 at 11:56

      Hi Pam, yes I have to agree with that statement, would love to see one in our garden :-) Keep safe Diane

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  5. Natalia15 August 2020 at 12:32

    Wow, I love this shiny feathers, such a beautiful bird!

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    1. Rhodesia16 August 2020 at 11:57

      It is a pretty bird, Christelle is lucky to see it in her garden. Have a good week Diane

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  6. Anni 16 August 2020 at 11:27

    wow, wow, wow...an incredibly beautiful bird! Thanks so much for taking time from your day to share your birding with us at IRBB this week.

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    1. Rhodesia17 August 2020 at 11:00

      Hi Anni, thanks for the visit and the wows, it is an incredibly interesting bird. Keep well and stay safe. Diane

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  7. Martha16 August 2020 at 14:16

    What a beautiful bird! I don't think we have birds like that where I live. Excellent shots too. Thanks for visiting my blog. Have a wonderful day! :)

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    1. Rhodesia17 August 2020 at 11:06

      Hi Martha, No I am sure you do not have birds like that, it is native to Africa. Thanks for the visit and the comment. Stay safe Diane

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  8. Lea16 August 2020 at 15:16

    Wow! Fantastic photos!
    Have a blessed day!

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    1. Rhodesia17 August 2020 at 11:07

      Thanks Lea for the visit and the comment. Have a good week and keep safe. Diane

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  9. Jean17 August 2020 at 03:33

    What a beautiful bird! That beak is really something. Hope you've had a great weekend.

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    1. Rhodesia17 August 2020 at 11:08

      It is a lovely bird and that beak I am sure does a great job of digging out ants from ant hills. Happy week, stay safe, Diane

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  10. N A S S A H17 August 2020 at 13:52

    Fantastic photos I love

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    1. Rhodesia24 August 2020 at 19:57

      Thanks very much Nassah. Have a good week Diane

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  11. Nathailes SANTA MARIA17 August 2020 at 18:50

    Bonjour Diane.
    C'est une chance d'avoir cet oiseau dans le jardin ! Mais nous avons aussi de beaux oiseaux que Christelle ne voit pas chez elle ;-)
    Tu pourras encore lui dire bravo ! Elle n'a pas de blog ?
    J'espère que tu vas bien après ces fortes chaleurs. On respire mieux ces jours-ci.
    Grosses bises et bonne soirée.

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    1. Rhodesia24 August 2020 at 20:02

      Bonjour Nathalie,
      Merci pour le commentaire. Non Christelle n'a pas de blog. Elle en parle mais c'est tout !! Oui, nous avons des oiseaux très intéressants ici, mais les oiseaux sud-africains me manquent.

      Grosses bises et bonne semaine. Diane

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  12. Yvonne18 August 2020 at 22:48

    I find it so fascinating how many different types of birds exist in the world. Nice photos.

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    1. Rhodesia24 August 2020 at 20:03

      Oh I agree,every country has something different. Take care Diane

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  13. EricaSta19 August 2020 at 10:50

    What an interesting Post. I enjoyed reading.
    Thank you for sharing this lovely captures at My Corner of the World.
    Stay healthy and well.

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    1. Rhodesia24 August 2020 at 20:07

      Thanks you Erica for your kind comment, have a great week Diane

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  14. betty-NZ20 August 2020 at 02:27

    Such a beautiful creature.

    Your link is a wonderful addition to 'My Corner of the World'!! Thanks for being here this week.

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    1. Rhodesia24 August 2020 at 20:12

      Many thanks Betty for hosting. We have a very slow connection at present and I am very far behind!!! Have a good week Diane

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)24 August 2020 at 04:44

    Isn’t that a crazy wonderful bird! Just amazing. The photo series is great, really shows the hoopoe’s personality.

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  16. Rhodesia24 August 2020 at 20:14

    Thanks you Sallie. I have a very slow connection and I am not keeping up very well. Take care and keep safe. Diane

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  17. Phil Slade31 August 2020 at 22:28

    Shame you're not getting much birding done Diane. Never mind, that hoopoe is worth lots of looks. Sounds like you have lots of other stuff to keep you busy 😉.

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  18. Stewart M1 September 2020 at 09:10

    What a remarkable looking bird - reminds me a Cough in many ways. One day we will be able to travel again!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Locked Down Melbourne

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  19. The Yum List11 September 2020 at 07:12

    I do wonder the why behind the red bill - attractive to potential mates?

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