I have thought over the last year that this is perfect territory for a hoopoe.
I’ve seen them in Tuscany, Naples and in the Camargue a few weeks ago.
But I’ve often wondered why they are not here.
Well wonder no more.
This huppe was actually in our neighbour’s garden but I’m claiming it.
It was using its long beak to dig worms out of the ground.
And when it heard a noise, it raised its crest.
Such a lovely bird.
Thrown to (the) Lyon 