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  1. 07-04-2009 #1
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    At Lavell's Lake on the edge of Dinton Pastures.

    There was a queueing system for this feeder.
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    Cracking shot Rolf.
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    nice shot rolf, although the two at the bottom seem a little ignorant, turning their backs on you!! lol
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    It's my life story Andy.
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    Here's a Great Spotted Woodpecker on the adjacent feeder.
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    Wow - did they have one of those numbered-ticket machines
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    Well captured rolf, nice clear shots, well done
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    Nice captures Rolf, were the rest in constant contact with air traffic control whilst circling the feeder and dumping fuel?
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    LOL, certainly looked that way.
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