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Dollarbird
Ken Doy

Dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis)

A number of these around early this morning , hawking for insects after the recent rain.
Location
Sandy Camp Rd Wetlands
Date taken
7/1/2016
Scientific name
Eurystomus orientalis
Equipment used
7D+Sigma 500
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A lovely flight shot you've got here Ken. - they're really quite colourful underneath, aren't they.

Well done lad.
 
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There must be an interesting story behind this common name! Gorgeous flight picture of this Dollarbird hawking. Terrific work Ken!!!
 
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Another bird I have no decent photo of. Well caught in flight, Ken!
 
Thats a nice aerial take Ken...You must be building them biceps up pointing that Sigma skywards mate, LOL.
 

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