These two photographs are especially for my overseas readers in response to my comment about the European Roller not being as colourful as others that occur here. This is the Lilac-breasted Roller seen in the Kruger National Park a few years ago.
Something Over Tea
Scribbles from my notebook
Something Over Tea 
Die kleure het my dadelik getrek.
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Hulle is baie kleurvol!
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I so wish that one day I can catch a photograph of a Lilac-breasted Roller in flight with its wings outstretched!
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That is a dream of mine too. When you are successful it will deserve a blog entry all of its own 🙂
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What a beauty! Thanks so much for sharing. It must be such a treat to see that lovely, lovely bird.
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Always a treat – I am pleased to show it off 🙂
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Nearly every colour in the paintbox! 😉
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If I was able to paint, I would derive deep satisfaction from bringing one of these birds to life on paper.
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I thought the European Roller was quite handsome in an earthy way. He seemed to carry the ground on his back and the sky on his underside.
This lilac roller is a beauty. A lot of subtle color.
Thanh you.
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The European Roller IS beautiful – this is simply a flashier cousin 🙂
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A colourful bird indeed.
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I am glad you like it.
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Another little beauty. Very nice, Anne!
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Thank you very much, Belinda.
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