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Old 02-09-2010, 05:31 PM
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Was out this morning and spotted a critter towards the lower left of this pond:

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Got out of the car and stalked up on him, only caught this one shot before he spotted me and took off out of view:

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Old 02-09-2010, 09:27 PM
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Well spotted and well done to catch the shot before he took off!
They are amazing birds
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Well done, beautiful shots.
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Beautiful shot....Love both the pics.
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Fantastic shot and such a nice bird.
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Old 02-12-2010, 03:49 AM
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Beautiful capture of a gracefull bird, well spotted, well done on both shots, cheers Steve.
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