Hoopoe on the wire. H. A. N. W. E. everyone!

Taken by my sister through glass. She didn't want to wake me from my siesta so I still haven't seen one of these wonderful birds in the flesh. Soon they will migrate south for the winter and I'll have to wait another year!

Leo W, ColRam, Colin Ashcroft, Simone Maurel and 25 other people have particularly liked this photo

39 comments - The latest ones

Annemarie ^club

this is beautiful Andy.happy weekend.

2 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Thank you, Annemarie!

2 years ago.

@ngélique ❤️ ^club

passez un bon we mon ami ! j'espère que vous allez mieux ? ********

2 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to @ngélique ❤️ ^club

Yes, better a little every day. Thank you, Annemarie.

2 years ago.

@ngélique ❤️ ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

moi c'est Angélique mais c'est pas grave Andy ! je suis heureuse de vous savoir mieux portez vous bien mon ami

2 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to @ngélique ❤️ ^club

Whoops!!! Very sorry, @ngelique!!!

2 years ago.

Erhard Bernstein ^club

This was nice of your sister. My best wishes and have a fine weekend!

2 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Erhard Bernstein ^club

Yes it was but I still wish she had woken me!!! Thank you, Erhard.

2 years ago.

cammino ^club

Der Wiedehopf kommt in Franken in der letzten Zeit vermehrt vor. Ein schönes Tier!

2 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to cammino ^club

It is indeed!

2 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Admirable et fascinante capture excellemment partagée.
Bonne soirée salutaire.

2 years ago.

Adele ^club

A very nice thought of your sister and a lovely shot!
Have a nice weekend Andy

2 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Malik,
Adele,
Thank you both!

2 years ago.

José Manuel Polo ^club

Andy, es una Abubilla [Upupa epops] Ave estival en la península, pero algunas invernan en el centro, Sur y Baleares. Las del Norte de Europa migran a África, al Sur del Sahara.

2 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to José Manuel Polo ^club

Hoopoe in English, although very rarely seen there, occasionally blown in from France on a storm.
Thank you for the corrective info too!

2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.

Peter Castell ^club

It couldn't leave for home without checking how you are getting on Andy

2 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Peter Castell ^club

Ha ha! Thank you, Peter!

2 years ago.

Peggy C ^club

As am I also checking in on you, My Friend.

Looked up that bird ... what a sight you have to look forward to seeing next year !

As I raise my glass of wine, all the best to you !!!!

Peggy

- give your sister a hug from North Carolina -

2 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

I would raise a glass of wine to you too, Peggy if I could but, post covid, I can't tolerate the taste of any alcohol which is a shame because wine is a hobby of mine. But here's to you in orange juice instead!!!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

What a wonderful bird, and a decent capture through the glass Andy,

2 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Andy,

Great to know that you are making progress on a very long road. Remember, Confucius, he say "Journey of 1000 miles start with single step".

As for the Hoopoe, I've never seen one either!!

Best wishes, and a good weekend!
Peter

2 years ago.

HappySnapper

Had you not mentioned the bird in the title I probably would have missed it. It blends in with the trr very nicely indeed.

2 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Fabulous shot! Stay well!

Admired in: www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance

2 years ago.

Denis Croissant ^club

Wow, well spotted!

2 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Roger,
Peter,
Maurice,
William,
Denis,
Thank you all!

2 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

I have never heard of the Hoopoe Andy! Thanks for sharing and I'm glad your sister let you rest. I hope you are recovering well. Best wishes.

2 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Nor had I before I came to Spain, Rosa and they are such a striking bird that I have been expecting to see many since, but no such joy!

2 years ago.

micritter has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Rosalyn, may I borrow your words please?

2 years ago.

micritter

A wonderful catch, Andy.

2 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Thanks, Andy ! Wish you a very nice weekend too !

2 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Rashid,
Ulrich,
Thank you both!

2 years ago.

Jenny McIntyre ^club

It was very kind of her to do it though - but you really need to have your siestas and the bird can visit you again next year.

2 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

Great that she took the photo for you, Andy.

2 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Jenny,
George,
Thank you both!

2 years ago.

Simone Maurel ^club

je l'ai vue l'an dernier,mais pas cette année hélas

2 years ago.

Colin Ashcroft ^club

Well spotted !

2 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Simone,
Colin,
Thank you both!

2 years ago.

Diane Putnam ^club

Oh, these are so wonderful - I'd love to see one, too! It would take a long plane ride, though...

2 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Diane Putnam ^club

Thwy man not all have flown yet. I'll keep a look out for a bit longer.

2 years ago.

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