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Niloc

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on: April 03, 2010, 03:37:36 PM
High park was busy today...had no idea a marathon was going through the park...nevertheless lots to see many Wood Ducks all paired up at least 6 pairs, 6 pairs of Shovelers, many Canada Geese of course a few Cardinals, song Sparrows.. oh and 2 RWBB doing battle...a few pics cheers!

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Reply #1 on: April 03, 2010, 11:33:20 PM
Nice shots Colin - the wood ducks are always beautiful and the colours in the Shoveler are lovely.
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Reply #2 on: April 04, 2010, 10:36:31 AM
The RWBBs doing battle is an awsome shot ! Nice one!
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Reply #3 on: April 04, 2010, 02:13:34 PM
Thanks!
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Reply #4 on: April 04, 2010, 03:05:30 PM
great captures colin.
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Reply #5 on: April 05, 2010, 05:24:25 PM
Thanks Denis
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Reply #6 on: April 05, 2010, 05:50:36 PM
Wow Colin nice pics! Love the RWBB doing battle one!
now I have to make it to High Park, hopefully there will be something left of the shovellers by the time the weekend comes around
do you know how long they stay?

thanks
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Reply #7 on: April 05, 2010, 06:08:17 PM
Thanks Irene...not sure how long the Shovellers stay but if you make by this weekend you should still find them...
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Reply #8 on: April 05, 2010, 06:08:36 PM
Thanks Irene...not sure how long the Shovellers stay but if you make by this weekend you should still find them...
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Reply #9 on: April 05, 2010, 06:33:01 PM
Superb photos Colin, I just love the RWBB duking it out. Made my day. Thanks

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Reply #10 on: April 05, 2010, 07:02:44 PM
Thanks Clemens, funny thing is I was done for the day walking back through the park and I thought I saw an injured RWBB..went I got closer I found these 2 battleing like crazy lol!!!
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Reply #11 on: April 07, 2010, 06:33:36 PM
Colin, I always look forward to your photos, and you never disappoint.
Beautiful shots.
As always you're Wood Duck shots take first prize with me.

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Reply #12 on: April 07, 2010, 07:26:53 PM
Thanks Meghan your words inspire me to keep getting out there!!!
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