Wildlife

[Shuey]

I was wondering that.  Thought it was a typo- hippo haha!!! but no Hippos in Greece!

[vivian]

     
Hoopoe - Fact File






Upupa epops


Scarce passage migrant.


On passage mostly found in coastal fields, dunes, golf courses, etc.


Combination of pied and pinkish plumage and long crest unique.



26 - 28cm (10.5")

 

Hoopoe
Whenever a hoopoe is reported it attracts a throng of admirers. The remarkable black and white tipped crest, when elevated like the headgear of a Red Indian, conspicuous barring of the back and broad wings, together with vinous head, neck and underparts make the bird unmistakable.

[Mango]

Hi Viv

Are you related to Bill Oddie by any chance?
Amanda

[vivian]

Errm no dont think so. But Pete does like looking at birds Viv

[willis]

He went to my school in Birmingham!! In fact he was rugby captain. Scrum half apparently. I don't suppose you are very interested in that though.
Nick