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  1. 20-10-2009 #1
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    the first shows that he likes green veg with fish. the second he wouldn't hang around for me.
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    Nice couple of shots Joe, like the take off shot particularly
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    I was just getting focussed on him sat on the stick and he took off as I took the shot. Just lucky.
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    LOL, many flight shots are Joe, particularly with a bird as fast as the Kingfisher.
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    Yes, the second shot is great - I love to see birds setting off. But it's also nice to see that he has been following his mother's food advice and is eating his greens
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    Nice captures Joe. Well done
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