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  1. 23-05-2008 #1
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    This bird was standing there for about an hour before getting bored and flying off.
    Didn't bat an eyelid when the Little egret nearly crashed into him.
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    Nice photos Beryl, like the third one, saves moving around, when the other species fly into shot.
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    Thanks Rolf.
    Yes . Two for the price of one
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    Very nice pictures.
    Keep trying to get one of these myself.
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    Thank you.
    They often fly away just as you shoot
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    Very true.
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    Catching them on flight is nice they are so large and graceful
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    I think that would make a very good picture if you can get it right.
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