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The Strumpet of Strumpshaw
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The Strumpet of Strumpshaw (Alcedo atthis)

Within minutes of this photo being taken, this young bird had caught and eaten a fish and then saw off a rival bird.
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Habitat
Fenland, lakes, rivers and waterways
Location
RSPB Strumpshaw Fen
Date taken
6/9/12
Scientific name
Alcedo atthis
Equipment used
Swarovski ATS80HD NEX-7
delia todd
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LOL I love your title 5bellies! A super picture this too - well done.
 
L
Superb detail and colors showing off this marvelously serious looking bird! ... Plus, gotta love that BEAK! ... Dare I say it, ... I "see the point".
 
Robin59
Marvellous pic, 5bellies

great detail, well separated from the colourful BG and very sharp bird

:t::t::t::t::t:

Alfred
 
crs
Beautiful photo with excelent sharpnes and vivid colours.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian
 

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