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Old 12-07-2009, 04:26 PM
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Thumbs up Bird Pictures Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary

I am going through all my Backup DVD Compact Discs.Here is some pictures that i Have captured at Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary. The bird in the Water ids a Grey Heron.The red Bird is a Red Bishop.This is the male and they only develop this lovely colors when it is breeding season.In the third picture a Hadida Posed for me.In the last picture i have captured an Egyptian Goose.
Enjoy this series.Here is more information about Austin Roberts http://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsga/austin-roberts-bird-sanctuary.htm.
I got my camera back today.Had the sensor cleaned. Expect more pictures from me.
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Old 12-07-2009, 04:56 PM
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Nice shots, the 1st and 2nd would have to be my faves. Good news about you sensor, looking forward to more shots.
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Old 12-07-2009, 05:37 PM
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A very nice set of captures. I especially like the Heron hunting for food and the bright color of the bird in your second shot.
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Old 12-07-2009, 05:53 PM
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Go wild with that cleaned up camera Christo and lets see more great shots of the birds of your wonderful country. thanks. PAUL
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