The European Hoopoe is, after all, a rare but still regular guest in Sweden. During winter, however, it moves southwards, some individuals as far south as to northern Africa - and to this region, the Horn of Africa. In East Africa, you usually see African Hoopoes, so, for me, this was the first encounter with the Eurasian Hoopoe in Africa. It walked quietly in the grass and looked for insects. I was amused to think that it was on "vacation" - hence the fearlessness and calmness...