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Uploaded: 07/11/13 10:45 PM GMT
Young Lapwing
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This is another new bird to my gallery, they are shy, & I shot this juvenile from a hide with the zoom lens at maximum extension x30.

Once common to farmland these birds are now in rapid decline. According to a census their population fell by more than 45% between 1970, & 2003. For more information click here.

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::braces
07/11/13 11:02 PM GMT
So clear for such high magnification. A lovely bird image Phil.
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"Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake." W.C. Fields. So, carry on over to see My Gallery.
.icedancer
07/11/13 11:58 PM GMT
I've never seen on of these before, he's a cutie. Super shot
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Have a Beautiful Bright Day, Skates
::LakeMichigan
07/12/13 12:01 AM GMT
You got a clear image of this cutie, Phil.
I don't believe I have ever seen one of these before. Too bad their population is in decline . Great post .
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I would travel only by horse, if I had the choice. ~ Linda McCartney ~
::trixxie17
07/12/13 12:05 AM GMT
Excellent detail and clarity with that zoom Phil.
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
::100k_xle
07/12/13 2:17 AM GMT
First I hear or see one of these Phil....thanks for sharing.
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
::Dunstickin
07/12/13 7:11 AM GMT
The wee B's are really difficult to snap in flight too!..

Love the way they attack predators away from their young!

Good one
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured"
.GIGIBL
07/12/13 7:15 AM GMT
WELL CAPTURE PHIL GREAT SHOT GIGI
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::Ramad
07/12/13 8:40 AM GMT
Good shot for a 30X zoom Phil. I like his hairdo. Nice one.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.0930_23
07/12/13 4:22 PM GMT
Another good one, Phlossie.
They must know you are on their side.

Tick

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.

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