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Metallic starlings pigging out
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Metallic starlings pigging out (Aplonis metallica)

Proof that you should always take your camera.
Walking to the bakery for bread ....red eyes red fruit
Very happy with the shot.
This 45-175 Lumix X series lens takes my breath away at times.
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Habitat
Suburban
Location
Far North Queensland Aus
Date taken
3/19/2016
Scientific name
Aplonis metallica
Equipment used
Lumix Gx7 w Lumix X 45-175 zoom
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KC Foggin
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Wowza! What a great image and I love how the berries match the eyes of these Starlings.
 
macdoc
Thanks - it was at the farthest range on the lens and not great lighting so I had no idea what I had until I got home ....red eyes, red berries and one with his mouthful...could not ask for more.
 

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