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Mar 09, 2015 06:54 |  #1

always liked photographing these little fellas. they only grow to a maximum of 12cm long. This fella is a male, distinguished by the metallic blue forehead and chest area.

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Mar 09, 2015 07:18 |  #2

What a cool looking bird!


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Mar 09, 2015 09:56 |  #3

Well, those are all outstanding but #4 is just about perfect, imho. Of course, I have never seen one of these, thanks.


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Mar 09, 2015 10:12 |  #4

A new to me bird - beautifully photographed. Thanks for sharing.


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Mar 10, 2015 08:11 |  #5

thanks guys,

found another site of the sunbird nest with two chicks. gonna go photograph it tomorrow. wish me luck :)


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Mar 10, 2015 13:26 |  #6

Lovely shots, super looking bird.


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Mar 11, 2015 15:20 |  #7

Beautiful bird and shots, Gene. Looks like vegetation is doing well as usual there.


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Mar 11, 2015 19:34 |  #8

very cool bird- love the hibiscus flowered background


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Mar 12, 2015 04:24 |  #9

Great captures of a beautiful little bird, well done.


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Mar 12, 2015 16:30 |  #10

Lovely bird :)


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Mar 16, 2015 03:39 |  #11

thanks guys!

unfortunately was not able to photograph the nest :(


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Mar 16, 2015 13:40 |  #12

Great shots....great looking bird!


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