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    Taken June last year on the Town Centre canal, and is a much paler colour than usual.. mid moult or young? I reckon it's been crossed with an Ostrich
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    That's a lovely picture Louise.Those are some boots it has on. I always find that I set up a shot (nice background, rule of thirds and all that) then as I press the shutter, they vanish under the water.
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    Yep, nice picture, they do have amazing feet.
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    Great pic
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    Excellent capture Louise.
    Thay have Banana like feet

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