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From one extreme to another
Talk about extremes.....
this is a rare Lilac breasted Roller...
and old clacker-beak himself.... the common Heron
this is a rare Lilac breasted Roller...
and old clacker-beak himself.... the common Heron
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Nice colours in both of them J 
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Nice pictures.
That first guy has amazing colours.
Common Heron - Is that the same as we have up here called Grey Herons ?
That first guy has amazing colours.
Common Heron - Is that the same as we have up here called Grey Herons ?
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What a lovely coloured bird in picture 1
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WOW that first one is such a gorgeous bird! Really like the first shot.
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wow that a stunning bird and love the image .
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Love the first one! 
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I find the first photo fascinating Jack. It never ceases to amaze me how nature colors things. I like the supreme detail in the shot, allowing the eye to cover every feather. Composition is good and expose perfect, as usual.
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I have never seen the roller before! Its fantastic.
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