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    I am SO excited. I've only caught a brief glimpse of one of these before, but I saw this one land and scamper about the tree for a couple of minutes. The photo isn't great as it was quite far up and hand held in the shade just doesn't do it.
    But I was amazed at how it moved more like a squirrel than a bird, straddling its legs around the trunk. Fantastic!
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    That's excellent Louise. Well done.
    I remember the first time I saw one so I know how you feel
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    Yep, definitely exiting when one is seen, well done Louise.
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    Well done Louise and well spotted I too remember how excited I was when I saw my first woodpecker
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