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This absolutely breathtaking bird is the Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus). You won’t find them in any tree-less areas, since they need to be constantly perched atop high vantage points in order to spot yummy prey like insects, lizards, small rodents, and even small birds.
They nest in natural holes found in trees and lay around 2-4 eggs. Both boys and girls get to grow up looking fabulous, since there is no sexual dimorphism in the species. The birds are monogamous and their name ‘roller’ actually comes from the spectacular aerial displays the birds employ during mating season. Lilac-breasted Rollers will dive from a considerable elevation, and then roll in the air while simultaneously letting out a loud call to attract a partner.
The best part of their mating dance, though, is when it’s perched. It rocks its body, almost like a belly dancer, swaying back and forth while keeping its head perfectly still. It looks hilarious, actually. The colors of this Lilac-breasted Roller paired with its outstanding dance moves make it one of the true lady killers of the bird world.
Photographed early in the morning in the Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Kenya.
A beautiful lilac-breasted roller, its feathers ruffled by a light breeze, perches high on a branch in a large tree looking for its next meal. Notice the nice catchlight animating its eye. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania.
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Went for a walk along the Niagara Park Way this past Summer and was pleasantly surprised by all the lilac bushes growing naturally along the River's edge. They smelled delightful as well.
I was walking by a park today and stopped as i sensed an amazing perfume in the air.
I looked and seen this lilac and the perfume was coming from here.
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The lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a plant from the olive family (Oleaceae). It is a small tree or shrub that is best known for its attractive, sweet-scented flowers.
De sering (Syringa vulgaris) is een plant uit de olijffamilie (Oleaceae). Het is een kleine boom of struik die vooral bekend is vanwege de aantrekkelijke, zoet geurende bloemen.
Yet another one from the archives...... hoping that will change, because yesterday afternoon....... MY NEW CAMERA ARRIVED!!!!!! whoopeee
This is some of Mum's beautiful lilac taken last Spring with my 90mm macro lens.
The weather has turned, and this time for the better, so we've got sunshine forecast all weekend. I'm determined to get out with my new 80D, because housework can wait LOL
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My Lilac is flowering beautifully this year, it must be all the rain we've had! The perfume is stunning too.
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This beautiful bird displays brilliant blue under its wings when it flies. Kruger National Park, South Africa
My lilac survived the first frosty night but there is another new record setting deep freeze to come ;-( Keep fingers crossed it will make it!
In Bloom
Very Colorful & Fragrant
full sun /clear
*The Rochester Lilac Festival is the largest free festival of its kind in North America welcoming spring in Upstate NY. The festival’s more than 500,000 annual visitors will experience time-honored traditions and family activities while taking in the beauty and fragrant scents of the largest collection of lilacs in the Northeast, planted across the sprawling Highland Park gardens. We invite you to experience the 126th edition May 10-19, 2024. Upcoming Dates for festival highlights: May 10 – Opening Ceremony (10 am), festival grounds open (10:30 am through 8:30 pm),May 11, 12, 18, 19 – Art in the Park (10 am – 6 pm Saturdays, 10 am- 5 pm Sundays) , May 11 – Lilac Parade (commences at 10:30 am at Science Prkwy), May 14 – Seniors Day, May 19 – 45th Annual Lilac Run 5K/10K, and Donut Dash. Via: Visit Rochester
Headliners 2024 :
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Just Announced! Our headliners for the 2024 Rochester Lilac Festival. Remember, all of these shows are FREE. See our website for more information: www.roclilacfest.com
Friday, May 10 – Rayland Baxter
Saturday, May 11 – Butcher Brown
Sunday, May 12 – Ghost-Note
Monday, May 13 – Pachyman
Tuesday, May 14 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Wednesday, May 15 – The Skycoasters
Thursday, May 16 – An Evening of Soul Curated by Danielle Ponder
Friday, May 17 – Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
Saturday, May 18 – Dopapod
Sunday, May 19 – Trousdale
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Callistephus is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family, Asteraceae, containing the single species Callistephus chinensis.
Its common names include China aster and annual aster.
It is native to China and Korea.
It is cultivated worldwide as an ornamental plant in cottage gardens and as a cut flower.
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