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Sunday, 21 April 2019

Silence is broken........ oooop ooooop hoooop



The return of the hoopoes.

Common Hoopoe (Upupa epops).







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16 comments:

  1. Marie Smith21 April 2019 at 23:25

    What an incredible looking bird!

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    1. Rhodesia26 April 2019 at 14:40

      Thanks Marie, they are stunning birds and we love seeing them in summer. Keep well Diane

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  2. Joyful21 April 2019 at 23:37

    Beautiful little bird.

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    1. Rhodesia26 April 2019 at 14:41

      I have to agree with that statement 😊 Hope all is well, Diane

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  3. Hootin Anni22 April 2019 at 02:37

    I am always so jealous of those that can see this incredible bird in real life!! Fabulous images.

    Thanks for linking in at I'd Rather B Birdin' & happy Easter evening.

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    1. Rhodesia26 April 2019 at 14:42

      I was sad when we left Africa as I thought I would not see them any more, but I was delighted when we moved to France and they appeared here in our garden. Have a good day Diane

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  4. The Yum List22 April 2019 at 07:34

    What a striking crown that bird has.

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    1. Rhodesia26 April 2019 at 14:43

      They are striking birds in almost every way, I love them. Cheers Diane

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  5. Stewart M22 April 2019 at 09:39

    Wow, what a great bird. I saw my first one in a car-park in Oman! Not a very special place for a special bird!

    cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. Rhodesia26 April 2019 at 14:43

      At least you have seen them regardless of where. Cheers Diane

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  6. Phil Slade23 April 2019 at 08:52

    You must really look forward to hearing those birds come back in spring. I'll soon be watching their antics in Menorca where they nest each year in the same roadside cavity that's very handy for photographs.

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    1. Rhodesia26 April 2019 at 14:46

      I am not sure where they nest next to us, as with the Little Owl there are so many barns in odd places here in private property it is not simple to find out. Luckily for us, they often come to our lawn for food, especially when we have had rain and the lawn is easy to dig! Keep well Diane

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  7. Rosie24 April 2019 at 13:30

    Amazing photos of a very unusual bird (unusual to me). Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Rhodesia26 April 2019 at 14:47

      Thanks for the comment. Although I have known them most of my life having lived in Africa, I still find them unusual and interesting in every way. It is a pleasure to share. Have a good day Diane

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  8. Richard Pegler25 April 2019 at 19:59

    How amazingly fabulous it must be to see these birds so close, and on a regular basis, Diane - I am extremely jealous! They are somewhat rare in UK. Great photos!

    My very best wishes - - - Richard

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    1. Rhodesia26 April 2019 at 14:55

      Thanks Richard, I do love the Hoopoes and we are lucky that they nest nearby and often visit our garden for food. They have been part of my life for ever and I still get excited when I see them. Take care and thanks for the comment. Diane

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