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27-09-2016, 06:34 PM
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Lilac Breasted Roller

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27-09-2016, 06:39 PM
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Re: Lilac Breasted Roller

What a pretty bird Graham
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27-09-2016, 06:48 PM
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Re: Lilac Breasted Roller

where did you take that Graham ive never seen a bird that colour before ?
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27-09-2016, 06:52 PM
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Re: Lilac Breasted Roller

Originally Posted by Eliza ->
where did you take that Graham ive never seen a bird that colour before ?
It was taken at a bird sanctuary. The Roller is actually African and its feeding habits are the insects and mammals disturbed by elephants.
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27-09-2016, 07:02 PM
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Re: Lilac Breasted Roller

Ive seen the European Roller twice in the UK, these are a degree nicer in comparison.
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27-09-2016, 07:14 PM
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Re: Lilac Breasted Roller

Lovely pic of a lovely bird - thank you, Graham, never seen it before.
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27-09-2016, 07:27 PM
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Re: Lilac Breasted Roller

Originally Posted by Nom ->
Ive seen the European Roller twice in the UK, these are a degree nicer in comparison.
Nice one Nom - where did you spot them?
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27-09-2016, 07:28 PM
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Re: Lilac Breasted Roller

Great photos Graham - really lovely bird.
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27-09-2016, 07:29 PM
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Must admit I've never heard of them. Absolutely gorgeous and brilliant photos Graham
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27-09-2016, 08:29 PM
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Re: Lilac Breasted Roller

Originally Posted by Graham ->
It was taken at a bird sanctuary. The Roller is actually African and its feeding habits are the insects and mammals disturbed by elephants.
thanks for the info ,wish it was seen more in this country .
 
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