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Great-Crested Grebe, UK

Cheddar Reservoir, Somerset, UK
2/3/2008
20D + 400mm

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Cheddar Reservoir, Somerset, UK
30/3/2008
20D + 400mm f/5.6

Time shifted forward in UK means I got to the Reservoir early, which allowed me to have a close encounter with this sleepy bird. Got to about 3m away.

Sleepy.
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Waking up for a drink.
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Still feeling sleepy??
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A yawn should do the trick!!
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or not...
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A close up portrait.
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Excellent series of Photos! :shock:

Thanks!! :D  It was a beautiful day, though the weather forecaast was heavy rain, there was not a cloud to be seen...The Reservoir was very calm as there was no wind, so as you can see, the water was much less choppy than usual!! This was the first time I experience no wind in Cheddar Reservoir. :D

Here are a few more shots from same place and bird.
Cheddar Reservoir
30/3/2008
20D + 400mm f/5.6

[img]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y142/EVO_08/_MG_9103.jpg[/img]

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Matthew, a lovely series of shots. Congratulations

Bob

Thanks Bob!! :D

Very nice photos, Matthew.   Luckily, you have the close-up shots. [img]http://www.hkicons.com/_368.gif[/img]

Matthew, Stunning photo~~ :lol:

Thanks Kitty & Wallace!!  8)