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denis

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on: June 03, 2010, 08:06:47 PM
these purple mosquito eating thingies,were shot in port perry,last sunday.LOL. was actually nice to see these swallows thriving,in their community houses,by the lake.




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Reply #1 on: June 03, 2010, 08:20:53 PM
#2 is awesome Denis,
But holy crap the last shot blows me away.
Absolutely Fantastic!!
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Reply #2 on: June 03, 2010, 08:35:05 PM
thanks meghan.
i really appreciate your kind words.
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Reply #3 on: June 03, 2010, 10:04:01 PM
Stunning shots Denis,very very well done!
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Reply #4 on: June 04, 2010, 05:22:38 AM
Beautiful shots Denis. I have never seen a Purple Martin before, now I know what to keep my eye open for.
thanks for sharing these incredible pics :)
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Reply #5 on: June 04, 2010, 11:12:16 AM
thanks steve,and ravyne.
there are a few colonies in port perry,and probably lots of other locations.
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Reply #6 on: June 04, 2010, 11:16:17 AM
Outstanding shots of a species that is struggling in Ontario.  So nice to see some Purple Martins doing so well!  Just super photo's and lets hope these Martins continue to increase!  Cheers Terry
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Reply #7 on: June 04, 2010, 02:03:58 PM
These are some exceptional shots.

Thanks for posting!
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Reply #8 on: June 04, 2010, 02:05:30 PM
Great shots Denis! Keep up the amazing work!
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Reply #9 on: June 04, 2010, 07:46:50 PM
thank you gentleman.
i didn,t realize,they were struggling,in this province.hope they rebound,and flourish,as they are truly amazing birds.
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Reply #10 on: June 04, 2010, 10:28:17 PM
What a great series Denis. The last one is my favorite too.

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Reply #11 on: June 04, 2010, 11:55:37 PM
thanks conrad.
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Reply #12 on: June 05, 2010, 06:52:01 PM
Denis great work as usual, yah love the last one great action!
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Reply #13 on: June 05, 2010, 11:49:04 PM
Superb Series
No words for the last one. Stupendous
Well Done Denis!
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