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Old 06-13-2009, 02:08 PM
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As I mentioned earlier, this is the time of year...and they are all over...here's the newest fledgling...

flying things

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I believe this is a mocking bird...Mom is sticking close by and didn't appreciate me taking photos...they will dive bomb you if you interfere..
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Old 06-13-2009, 02:17 PM
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Nice capture, but that is one ugly bird
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Old 06-13-2009, 02:18 PM
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lmao, its been a while since a photos made me laugh out loud! thanks, that made my day!
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Old 06-13-2009, 02:58 PM
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Ha ha ha ha that is so funny and what an expression. I am so glad that you kept off mummy mocking bird long enough to capture these wonderful shots. Thanks for sharing the expression. he he.

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Old 06-13-2009, 03:02 PM
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I had to LOL at that one. It looks like its having one heck of a bad hair day!

Great capture though!

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He looks mad ! What a great shot, thanks for sharing. Hope to see more as he gets a bit older.
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Old 06-13-2009, 03:39 PM
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So cute! He really does look angry. Probably because he is having a bad hair day!
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Two great photos Leona. NIce work on both.
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Old 06-13-2009, 03:43 PM
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awww! He's cute!

the dive bombing cracks me up though.
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Old 06-13-2009, 04:04 PM
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Love the close up !! Birds just always look so peeved off !
 
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