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[alisonb]

Look what I found in the roof, I managed to take a pic of them the day before they flew off. Real cocky little things, they hiss like a snake and mock attack. I got quite a fright, I had seen the parents feeding them and decided to take a peep, so climbed a ladder and the first hole I checked had a hornets nest in it (nearly fell off the ladder) then moved over to next opening and as I got close the little buggers mock attacked me (nearly fell off again) :lol:. As cute as they are I must say their nest is a real smelly affair :shock: . They are refered to as 'old world' birds.

The next two pics were taken off the internet just to give you a better idea of what they look like.

 

[ga.prime]

Neat looking bird.

 

[I luv herfrds]

Glad you didn't fall off the ladder. Cool looking bird.

 

[ALACOWMAN]

looks like billy idol with wings :cowboy:

 

[ANAZAZI]

Fantastic bird. It has a similar name in most languages due to its own call. Thanks for posting!

 

[hillsdown]

Wow , what a beautiful bird. Lucky you that you get to see them in person . Thanks for sharing Alison ..

 

[LazyARanch]

Very cool Alison!

Always enjoy your pictures, thank you ;-)

ps. glad you didn't fall off the ladder!! :lol:

 

[alisonb]

Thanks for the pleasant comments . I see the owls have brought out chicks, perhaps I will try and get a couple of pics of them but that means the ladder again and climbing a tree :shock: :lol: .

 

[Victoria]

Very cool birds! Thanks for posting the pic.

 

[Jogeephus]

Neat looking bird. Never seen anything like it.

 

[MistyMorning]

Way cool birds, thanks for sharing Alison.