At lunch time today, after just taking a photo of my blooming rose, I had just sat back down in my conservatory when I heard a flurry of feathers. I ducked my head out and saw this amazing bird perched on the garden fence. Luckily the 5D2 SLR was still to hand and I snapped the shots below, just before the bird flew off. The blue plumage and blue ringed eyes are quite unusual for your average suburban London bird. I will have to do some research to see what bird this is. If anyone knows, please do comment below. Growing up in Australia I saw an abundance of unique fauna in the backyard, from galahs to sulphur-crested cockatoos, but London equally never ceases to amaze with its abundance of urban wildlife, be it a cheeky squirrel in the eaves, or a sly fox wreaking havoc with the garbage bins.

Mysterious Visitor, London, UK

Bird on Garage Roof, London, UK