Dikkop sharing the Olive Grove

with a flock of Starlings. He did not seem too happy, as they were all over the place and so noisy that he was woken from his nap. They are nocturnal and sleep most of the day.

[Maggiemae]

Amazing to see! We are so lucky to get such a good photographer!

[Sharon Lee]

So sweet, great capture

[KoalaGardens🐨]

I felt they were large, but this gives a great comparison of size!

[Valerie Chesney]

The Dikkop does look cross....lovely capture of the two birds together

[Shanne]

that starling is sparkling in the sun - great contrast between the two birds

[Sue Cooper]

A wonderful shot. I do love those dikkops and this one does look a bit disgruntled.

[Graham Harcombe]

Great shot.

[Lou Ann]

Sweet capture!

[Rosie Kind]

Superb photo Fav

[Dawn]

A nice image

[Mariana Visser]

beautiful and sharp image

[katy]

Fabulous capture of the two of them. His expression does make him look a little bit perturbed.

[Helge Erik Storheim]

I know the feeling :-)

[Shutterbug]

The dikkop looks like a wader. Nice capture seeing both types of birds together.

[tony gig]

Fantastic capture...fav

[Jacqueline]

Lovely capture

[Jane Pittenger]

He does look irritated

[Rick]

Super capture.

[Kahsia]

Nice, sharp image.

[Diana]

@maggiemae @sugarmuser @koalagardens @happysnaps @shannejw @susiemc @ellida @louannwarren @rosiekind @Dawn @mv_wolfie @shutterbug49 @tonygig @jacqbb @jgpittenger @rickster549 @moonmtn Thanks for the lovely comments, favs and getting it on the TP. It is very much appreciated :-)

[Sam]

Oh I didn't know they were nocturnal!