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Aug 06, 2012 10:52 |  #1

Got to watch 5 of these birds feeding this morning. In the first two shots the bird is feeding on a grasshopper. They were so close at times (less than 10 ft) it was hard to even get a shot.

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Aug 06, 2012 16:48 |  #2

Great shots Pauhana, I would love to have these guys within camera range.


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Aug 06, 2012 17:08 |  #3

beautiful, love the detail and clarity




  
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Aug 06, 2012 20:37 |  #4

Very nice set, tough to see these guys because of the black and white colors, but I think you did great!


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Aug 06, 2012 20:59 |  #5

Nice captures


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