Mating colours appearing

on the Red Bishop. They live in the reeds of the dams here on the estate. Normally such a plain greyish little bird, getting more beautiful by the day.

[Susan Wakely]

Lovely colour on this little bird.

[Valerie Chesney]

Beautiful!

[Gillian Brown]

Beautiful.

[Mags]

Gorgeous capture!

[Joan Robillard]

Beautiful

[katy]

Oh, I remember these from last year. This is a fabulous photo to show the process.

[narayani]

Lovely colours and detail

[Merrelyn]

Lovely detailed capture Diana.

[winghong_ho]

Colorful feather.

[gloria jones]

Great capture of this colorful bird...love his feathers

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Sweet capture and I love his colors.

[Pam]

I have never seen a bird like this. Beautiful colors. The detail on the feathers is amazing!

[Dixie Goode]

That is stunningly vivid. No wonder you spotted it.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oooh stunning aren't they!

[Carole Sandford]

Great colours!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Awesome shot

[Christina]

Wow - how long does it stay coloured?

[Corinne C]

Stunning

[George]

Amazing colours. Beautiful.

[Jane Pittenger]

Wow

[Kathy A]

Wonderful shot!

[Allison Maltese]

What an apt name and a cute little bird. A new one for me.

[Rick]

Great capture.

[Denise Wood]

Beautiful :)

[Diana]

@wakelys @happysnaps @gillian1912 @marlboromaam @joansmor @grammyn @narayani @merrelyn @wh2021 @seattlite @mittens @pamalama @pandorasecho @koalagardens @carole_sandford @elisasaeter @christinav @corinnec @gaf005 @jgpittenger @kjarn @falcon11 @rickster549 @gilbertwood Thanks for the lovely comments, favs and getting it on the tp. It is very much appreciated :-)

[Diana]

@christinav I am not really sure Christina, at least 3-4 months I can imagine :-)

[Steve Chappell]

Fantastic capture

[Heather]

Wow! What a beautiful shot, Diana, with great focus and dof! I also love the light capture on those pretty feathers! Big fav!

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Diana]

@swchappell @365projectorgheatherb @bkbinthecity Thanks so much :-)

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I love the little fluffy spots where the moulting is still taking place. Excellent catch!