Maximum temperature 24C, minimum 13C. 21 km/h NW winds with 24 km/h gusts. Light rain not measured this morning.
Six hoopoes (Upupa epops) at once in the garden, they were all scattered, but I managed to fit 4 into one photo.
I have only ever seen a pair before, but I guess they are breeding well...
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Contortionist stretching his/her wings ...
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King of the castle :-)
Male blackbird (Turdus merula).
Blackbird and I think a juvenile...
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Beautiful series, Diane! And the Hoopoes make me laugh...I love their "hairdo" and long beaks! :)
ReplyDeleteLinda it made my day for me seeing 6 on our lawn at the same time. They are a delight to have around. Take care Diane
DeleteWow...what at totally cool bird that is. Nope, we don't have anything like that in Nashville TN. Nice shots.
ReplyDeleteI love them Pam so I need to enjoy them while I can and they are here in summer. Hope you are well. Diane
DeleteNow that beats a partridge in a pear tree!
ReplyDeleteHa ha I agree any time :-) Diane
DeleteThe hoopoes make the other birds look rather drab.
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