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Spotted Flycatcher
Clive Watson

Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata)

You know the expression "running around like a blue-arsed fly?" Well, if you ever wondered what a blue-arsed fly looks like, wonder no longer.
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Habitat
Near water
Location
Fair Isle, Shetland
Date taken
21/9/08
Scientific name
Muscicapa striata
Equipment used
Canon 40D, 600mm f4
Andy T
(In the gallery)
I spotted the fly,
and I don't know why,
but I'm sure it will die.

Thanks for sharing this fine image, I hope to see one someday.
 

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