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  1. Visiting Hoopoe, in Northern Ireland

    Visiting Hoopoe, in Northern Ireland

    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.
    • AliCat
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    • Comments: 6
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  2. Close!

    Close!

    * In the past some people believed that a stone from a Hoopoe (perhaps from its crop) will cause a man to confess his crimes when it is put on his chest while hes asleep. * In Egyptian lore, young Hoopoes care for older birds by feeding them and keeping their wings trimmed during molting...
    • Peter Withers
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    • hoope upupa epops
    • Comments: 10
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  3. Hoopoe

    Hoopoe

    My favourite lifer from Tenerife
    • Peter Withers
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    • hoope upupa epops
    • Comments: 16
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  4. Who....... poe!

    Who....... poe!

    The best one I could manage of the crest. Beggars cant be choosers unfortunately :t:
    • Peter Withers
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    • hoope upupa epops
    • Comments: 10
    • Category: Britain & Europe
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