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Flying Green Back Heron
Flying Green Back Heron
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Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6D ED
Location: water hole
Date: Jul 25, 2006
ISO: 400
Galleries: Nature, Animals
Date Uploaded: Jul 25, 2006

Viewed: 420
Comments: 6
Favorites: 1 (view)

 You would think I have seen enough birds in my time that I would know them all, but sometimes one escapes me, like this one. If you know what it is, let me know. :-)

Since posting another picture, I have found this is a green back heron. Thank you all!

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Fujifilm x100
 07/26/2006 03:47:36 PM
Just a wonderful shot, the colours are amazing. Great work

Mike

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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 07/25/2006 05:21:21 PM
GREAT SHOT, NICE COLOURS. WELL DONE
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D5100
Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Nikon
 07/25/2006 03:59:54 PM
What a wonderful shot. You captured the heron nicely. Van
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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 07/25/2006 02:21:16 PM
Try this link to see a picture of one on the web.
//www.gerrygantt.com/dm052.htm
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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 07/25/2006 02:19:32 PM
This is a Green Heron or "Little green Heron" I do beleive. Had to look it up on the net after seeing it. Beautiful shot.
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Nikon D70
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 07/25/2006 01:30:47 PM
nice capture, i like the DOF.
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