Hoopoe 1/2 crest

[Richard Unsworth]

Spent the morning stalking several Hoopoes that have been hanging around.
Very pleasant, lying in sheep muck lol.

Was happy to get quite close and the crest is an ovious plus!

Cleaned up bits in BG, 50 crop 100-400 7D 1/800 ISO 640 F5.6 ME HH on knees hiding behind a small bush

[Faraaz Abdool]

Love the catchlight and perfect HA, Richard. These birds are so interesting, looks like you had some good diffused light to work with as well.

[Richard Unsworth]

Thanks Faraz they are indeed fascinating

lol I see he appears as a thumbnail on the post removed 1/2 way down the page, any ideas why?

[Allen Sparks]

Hi Richard,
Nice capture and I really like the crest too - adds alot to the image. That long beak is really something. Worth every minute in the muck I imagine.

[Robert Holguin]

Great shot.
Love the raised head feathers.
Great pose, nice comp, and great IQ.
Well done.