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  1. 10-08-2007 #1
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    The birds were a very long way off.Had to use a 70-300 lens plus a 2x converter,then manually focus and it was still small in the frame.
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    It's an absolutely super capture.
    Well done
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    Guess I got the names right on both the vulture and the Goldfinch.Have been buying and strolling through refernce books.I think I will do a lap of honour.Thanks to both you and Rolf,Chocky. Toots and I are getting there.
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    Your welcome . Don't hesitate to ask.

    P. S. It's a Male Goldfinch BTW
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    the pictures were worth the bother - lovely.
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    Well spotted and what lovely photos, well done
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