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Jan 29, 2010 02:09 |  #1

Hi All,
Been bird watching recently and thought I'd share a few pics,

All comments welcomed

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Jan 29, 2010 05:45 |  #2

Those are a couple of outstanding shots


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Jan 29, 2010 05:52 |  #3

Very nice, good to see a new bird (to us).


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Jan 29, 2010 06:38 |  #4

Now that's a bird! Looks like he is made for long distance flying.


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Jan 29, 2010 07:28 |  #5

Nice shots.


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Jan 29, 2010 14:41 as a reply to  @ akhan's post |  #6

Thanks guys,
These are amazing to see when you see them side by side with regular gulls. They have an impressive 3meter wingspan.

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Jan 29, 2010 22:28 as a reply to  @ steevo2008's post |  #7

Great shots. The wings blend it with the background and at first glance I only noticed the body:D


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