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  1. 08-08-2010 #1
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    Really striking when in flight.
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    It's surprising how easy they are to ID when even quite far away, but they ado have such strong patterning. Lovely birds.
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    Nice pics, Rolf!

    By the look of the one leading the first squadron, they were probably very noisy too!
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    LOL yes Catherine, nice that they announce themselves when in flight.
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    LOL - yep, not shy on announcing their entrance
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