Hoopoe spotted in Bower

[Mr Large Shorts]

Hello
My wife saw a Hoopoe in our garden today has anybody else seen one in this area? she took this picture with her phone but it is not very clear. It was a magnificant looking bird and its crest fanned out when one of her chickens approached it. :D

[Baconbuttie]

Saw one there in 2005

[Aaldtimer]

Hello
My wife saw a Hoopoe in our garden today has anybody else seen one in this area? she took this picture with her phone but it is not very clear. It was a magnificant looking bird and its crest fanned out when one of her chickens approached it. :D

I can't see a bird in that photo...am I missing something?

[Mr Large Shorts]

My wife just rang to tell me it has returned. She is going to try and get a better photo which i will put up for those who are interested.

[kas]

We also saw it on Sunday, what an amazing bird. This was taken at Hastigrow. http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f170/kasm/hoopoe_zps2cbeef28.jpg (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/kasm/media/hoopoe_zps2cbeef28.jpg.html)

[Mr Large Shorts]

Thanks for the photo Kas

It is still here but its off by the time I get the camera out. Gonna try again this week end.

[astroman]

Cracking photo Karen. What a lovely looking bird.

[Mr Large Shorts]

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Managed to take these today, he seems to be feeding on the fat balls it is difficult to get close to.

[Mr Large Shorts]

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One of my caravan site visitors got this one.

[kgs]

We've seen it aswell, up by the community centre. Its an amazing looking bird.