A Eurasian Hoopoe taking a sandpath
More shots of the Hoopoe taking sandbath. We were lucky to sight this delightful Hoopoe enjoying a sand bath on a country road. It was patient and we lay down flat on the ground and watched it for about 10-15 minutes. The bird was turning 360 degrees and hence there are shots from all the angles.
I had seen it taking sunbath before and interestingly, both the days were a bit cold and it was either during mornings or evenings like this one. Is there a preference for sunbathing in these times? I don't know, but would surely like to keep watch and take notes henceforth.
Hoopoe are resident birds in India and could be seen throughout the year. But the end of rainy season and early winter brings them out more often. Soon the breeding season will start and hence there will be lot more activity.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback.
A Eurasian Hoopoe taking a sandpath
More shots of the Hoopoe taking sandbath. We were lucky to sight this delightful Hoopoe enjoying a sand bath on a country road. It was patient and we lay down flat on the ground and watched it for about 10-15 minutes. The bird was turning 360 degrees and hence there are shots from all the angles.
I had seen it taking sunbath before and interestingly, both the days were a bit cold and it was either during mornings or evenings like this one. Is there a preference for sunbathing in these times? I don't know, but would surely like to keep watch and take notes henceforth.
Hoopoe are resident birds in India and could be seen throughout the year. But the end of rainy season and early winter brings them out more often. Soon the breeding season will start and hence there will be lot more activity.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback.