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Friday 23 August 2013

Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)

I and my brother been to see my mum who in hospital after a fall. Luckily, she alright, but they kept overnight. Phew, that was close.





44 comments:

  1. OMG Bob!! Lucky she's alright!!!
    Very beautiful bird!!!!Great shots and closeups!!
    Have a lovely evening!
    Dimi...

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    1. Cheers Dimi, she will be in hospital for five days. Thanks about the birds!

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  2. oh, i am so grateful your mom was not seriously injured! so precarious!!!

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  3. EXCELLENT SHARPNESS.... great images Bob.

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  4. Your Black-winged Stilt is beautiful. It presents itself as being a little shy.

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  5. Wspaniale, że z Mamą jest wszystko w porządku. Śliczny ptak, a jego drugie zdjęcie jest dla mnie cudowne. Pozdrawiam.
    It is great that the Mother is all right. Pretty bird, and the second picture is wonderful for me. Yours.

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    1. Thanks to her, yes, she will be about five days in hospital.

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  6. Wicked pics, Bob. I could almost reach out and touch that soft feathery little guy!1

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  7. I hope all is well with your mother strength dar and great pictures Bob hugs Danielle

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  8. Super series of portraits Bob.

    Best wishes to your Mum for a speedy recovery.

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  9. Bob, wieder excellente Fotos. Ein bezaubernder Vogel.
    Danke für den Song.
    Einen guten Start ins Wochenende wünscht
    Irmi

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  10. Very happy to hear your mum is alright! We love our moms so much it worries us when they have a fall or are ill.

    Sorry I haven't been around much, moving my blog as a pain.

    I love these stilt images!

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  11. ¸.•°❤❤⊱彡

    A última foto é deslumbrante!
    Espero que sua mãe recupere logo a saúde.

    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos do Brasil.
    ¸.•°❤❤⊱彡

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  12. So sorry to hear that your mum took a tumble but glad to know she was deemed fit. So scary.

    Gorgeous photos, Bob. Clearly, these birds love you.

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    1. She is a naughty girl, to fall when she's 87 years. Thanks about the birds.

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  13. Wonders of photos! Glad when
    appreciate great photos like these.

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  14. OMG! The beak! I wouldn't want to mess with it. :)

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  15. Bob, I am very often been looking for this bird but never found!
    He / she is so beautiful!
    grt,
    Annie
    http://anniezon.blogspot.nl/

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  16. Beautiful photos of the Stilt, Bob.
    All very well photographed, compliments.
    Greetings Irma

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  17. Excelentes acercamientos.Un abrazo

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  18. Bob, hope all is going well for your mum !
    this bird has a long bill
    beautiful red eyes

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  19. Wow! Such beautiful pictures! And such a cool bird! Especially the eyes are really fascinating!

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  20. Great set Bob.
    I hope your mum makes a full recovery and is back home very soon...[;o)

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    1. I hope she gets better as well, cheers Trevor.

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  21. glad your Mum is fine Bob; and your stilt photos just blow me away! How very sweet ...

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  22. Thanks to god that your mom is alright... All clicks are beautiful...

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  23. Amazing closeups, Bob! The Stilt is a lovely bird. Happy Weekend!

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  24. What a beautiful bird!! And I am glad to hear that your mom is alright :)

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  25. Wow this is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Gr. Tinie

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  26. What elegance and detail with these close-ups!

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  27. The second image is not only beautiful but has a very touching dynamic. I wish you a nice Sunday.

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  28. WOW! That is extra close, my friend!
    Very impressive photos, beautiful bird and pics!
    Congratulations!

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