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Apr 11, 2010 19:54 |  #1

Here are a few from the weekend. These are a nesting pair that are feeding often and never leave the nest without one and another.. Very cool to see

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Apr 11, 2010 19:57 |  #2

great shot! Tack sharp.


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Apr 11, 2010 20:00 |  #3

Wow, Those are Superb!


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Apr 11, 2010 20:36 |  #4

Looks really familiar, were you following me around?

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Apr 11, 2010 21:26 |  #5

Those two shots are lovely, Alan, a nice little story :)


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Apr 11, 2010 21:57 |  #6

Terrific shots!


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Apr 11, 2010 21:57 |  #7

Alan these are absolutely beautiful. Though the Mach Two shot is superb, I always find it a little intrusive when others add their own image to your post but then that's just me.


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Apr 11, 2010 22:27 |  #8

Joe F.N. wrote in post #9976949 (external link)
Alan these are absolutely beautiful. Though the Mach Two shot is superb, I always find it a little intrusive when others add their own image to your post but then that's just me.

I would agree but I've known Andy for several years and he was sitting to my left...

Thanks to everyone for nice comments .. Greatly appreciated !!!


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Apr 11, 2010 23:30 |  #9

Beautiful shots! I love seeing bluebirds.


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Apr 12, 2010 03:38 |  #10

Superb set of shots


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Apr 12, 2010 03:52 |  #11

Amazing shots!


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