Lilac-Breasted Roller
Mala Mala Game Reserve
South Africa
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While we were on the lookout for more wildlife on one of our game drives, our jeep came across this lilac-breasted roller high in a dead tree. It was amazing, unlike ofher rollers who fly away almost as soon as you see them, this one did not want to leave. The bird kept on looking all around, preening, and plain sitting. Just when we wanted it to fly off so we could photograph it in flight, it continued to stay around. Finally, after about ten minutes it decided to makes its move. I did manage to get a shot of the roller in flight which I will upload later.
Lilac-Breasted Roller
Mala Mala Game Reserve
South Africa
Click on Image to Enlarge.
While we were on the lookout for more wildlife on one of our game drives, our jeep came across this lilac-breasted roller high in a dead tree. It was amazing, unlike ofher rollers who fly away almost as soon as you see them, this one did not want to leave. The bird kept on looking all around, preening, and plain sitting. Just when we wanted it to fly off so we could photograph it in flight, it continued to stay around. Finally, after about ten minutes it decided to makes its move. I did manage to get a shot of the roller in flight which I will upload later.