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Hoopoe preening - Large crop
Pappa Smurf

Hoopoe preening - Large crop (Upupa epops)

Hoopoe preening - Large crop
Habitat
The best chance of seeing one is during spring migration along the south coast and not far inland, but birds have turned up as far north as Shetland.
Location
Gran Canaria
Date taken
30.10.2015
Scientific name
Upupa epops
Equipment used
Canon
Beautiful. A wonderful bird. A pleasure to listen.
Not your language but maybe interesting to watch
(for example from minute 28)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmot9FSS9rE
 
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Opus Editor
Supporter
Ya know, I don't believe I have ever seen an image of these guys perched in a tree. Nicely captured Keith!
 
Opus Editor
Supporter
And I've never seen one not looking well-groomed! Great shot, Keith.
 

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Britain & Europe
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