I took a look at the charming Red-Cheeked Cordon-Bleu after spotting them amongst the banana trees during my visit to The Gambia. I instantly fell in love with this bird with its bright blue plumage contrasting with its pastel grey chest and of course it's red cheeks! And what a wonderful name!
Whilst I was in The Gambia, Omar who worked for the charity WYCE where I was staying and who had a love for all birds, told me that if you venture into Senegal to the cannabis crops that's where you'd find most of these birds as they favour the seeds from the plant. This is why the plant also features in my work...
Flying high.
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