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Old 23-05-2008, 09:28 PM   #1 (permalink)
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This bird was standing there for about an hour before getting bored and flying off.
Didn't bat an eyelid when the Little egret nearly crashed into him.
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Nice photos Beryl, like the third one, saves moving around, when the other species fly into shot.
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Thanks Rolf.
Yes . Two for the price of one
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Very nice pictures.
Keep trying to get one of these myself.
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Thank you.
They often fly away just as you shoot
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Catching them on flight is nice they are so large and graceful
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I think that would make a very good picture if you can get it right.
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