Hoopoe Duo: Summer Stock Sunday
Israelis love hoopoes, and voted them in as its national bird. I spotted this pair digging in the local park:
For more of this week’s summer stock photos, see Robin’s blog.
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Ellie Said,
June 14, 2009 - 23 Sivan 5769 @ 6:47 PM
Summer is always more fun when you have a buddy!
Robin Said,
June 14, 2009 - 23 Sivan 5769 @ 7:20 PM
They always crack me up – it’s like they were reassembled in a chop shop from mismatched parts!
Leora Said,
June 14, 2009 - 23 Sivan 5769 @ 7:48 PM
I checked, and hoopoes do not even appear on the Highland Park Bird Sightings list. Like I had to check. Cute birds.
Abbi Said,
June 14, 2009 - 23 Sivan 5769 @ 11:18 PM
I love those guys and I don’t ever think I’ve seen them not in a pair.
Mimi Said,
June 14, 2009 - 23 Sivan 5769 @ 11:33 PM
I loved this photo. I love hoopoes. And the cheerful little Nachlieli bird, who comes around in autumn. Hoopoes do look clownlike, but work so hard digging up live food from the ground with their long beaks – I just do like them.
On the other hand, I also like those utmost rascals, crows.
Dianne Said,
June 14, 2009 - 23 Sivan 5769 @ 11:43 PM
they’re very pretty
Glennis Said,
June 15, 2009 - 23 Sivan 5769 @ 5:31 AM
Hoopoe birds are very pretty and kind of cute. Would be nice to have them around.
Indrani Said,
June 15, 2009 - 23 Sivan 5769 @ 6:20 AM
Such lovely birds. I once saw one with its crest fully open, but couldn’t capture in my lens.
Baila Said,
June 15, 2009 - 23 Sivan 5769 @ 12:42 PM
I see them in my yard, also in pairs.