26 March 2013 - Snodland

After yesterday's stunning failure to locate the Hoopoe, the opportunity for an attempt without Adam Whitehouse seemed too good to pass up. Sure enough, without Adam at my side, I was able to see the wee thing in all its glory. Fantastic. Very grey/brown on the mantle/scapulars - not as black and white as on some.

25 March 2014 - Snodland

News of the continued presence of a Hoopoe only three kms from work prompted a quick lunchtime search. Alas no Hoopoe, but four fine Egyptian Geese - if such a thing is possible...