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Visiting Hoopoe, in Northern Ireland
AliCat

Visiting Hoopoe, in Northern Ireland (Upupa epops)

I was one of about 30 lucky people to see the hoopoe which arrived in Comber, last week.

It stayed for about 4 days before heading off for summer in Southern Europe. He caused quite a stir as they are so rarely blown this far off course, making a few local papers.
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Location
Comber, Co Down
Date taken
30th March 2023
Scientific name
Upupa epops
Equipment used
Sony RX10 iv
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delia todd
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Aren't they wonderful Ali!!! That's a terrific picture you've taken of this Hoopoe, especially getting him with his crest up!!

Such characters - it's so long since I've seen one sadly.
 

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