This chap/lady has been digging a burrow for several weeks now... yesterday there were 3 of them there at one time.... & then today 2 of them warded off a Drongo that was perched very close to the burrow

One showing Reddish breeding colour

With Anonymous Guy back in the game after such a long absence, plus several other great bird photographers out there, I'm extending the Spotlights of the Week on the home page and on Facebook by a "Lamma Bird of the Week", adding a new category.

Wildlife of the Week will not feature birds anymore as there's more than enough other amazing wildlife on our island.
"Wildlife" will include Flora & Fauna, not just animals, so expect lots of plant shots by Rambler, snakes and other creepy crawlies, basically anything that's alive here, besides us (sometimes) boring humans!

First up, pride of being the very first Lamma Bird of the Week: Guy's Kingfisher above!

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Great photos. Guy, I guess, the next set of the Kingfisher will be with the reflection of your face and camera in the bird's eye.

mmm... is nice that I can sit out in the open now & take the pics... he/she even came within 4' of me

At the YSW Old Jetty...

More of Guy R.H. Miller's Lamma Bird Photos:

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Sunbird ~ by Neil Fifer

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Zep:
"Contrasting fortunes… How was your day?
Giant Wood Spider: Pretty good, actually
Common Tailor-bird: Unbelievably bad"

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Red-whiskered Bulbul ~ by Guy Miller ~ More photos in Lamma Island Bird World

He writes: "First summer Red-whiskered Bulbul whose eyes are bigger than its mouth"

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Facebook Header ~ Composite image by Guy R.H. Miller ~ More photos in Lamma Island Bird World

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Grey Heron ~ by Howard Sheard

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Black-eared Kite ~ by Guy R.H. Miller

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From Neil Fifer:

"One of the photos of the Pallas's Leaf Warbler from Guy R.H. Miller's old pond is on the cover of October's Birdwatch Magazine."
I misunderstood this comment at first. It's actually Neil Fifer's photo. Sincere congratulations!!

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Feathery! Another Black-eared Kite, from a newcomer to these pages: Lew!

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Another Bathing Beauty from Guy R.H. Miller's new Bird Pond:

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Fantastic photo. As always.

Sooty-Headed Bulbul - by Guy R.H. Miller

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