Will Kent, Lilac-breasted roller taking flight (February theme: Colour)

I shot this beautifully coloured bird in South Africa last year. I had a few sightings before this day but the bird had been too far or too quick to get a good photo. Finally I had my chance and I rushed the camera to my face to snap it just in time.

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