We are very fortunate to have an abundance of wildlife on our farm, from Deer to Barn Owls to many other species of birds.  Back in 2011 we had a very special visitor to the farm and feel very priviledged to have been able to photograph it.  It was the Hoopoe, not commonly found as far in land. usually turning up along the south coast of England in May, June and July, our visitor arrived in September and stayed with us for 7 days, happily feeding in our garden and mixing with all the other birds including a cock pheasant.