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Sleepy Mob
These birds have very little fear of man and cars are passing only a few CM away at times.
Habitat
Road side and lagoon
Location
Te Awanga
Date taken
23 February 2015
Scientific name
Anas platyrhychos, Porphyrio melanotus
Equipment used
Canon 50D + Canon EFS 17-85mm
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Opus Editor
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Amazing some birds, aren't they.

Thanks for sharing this brave group with us Dick.
 
A lovely setting for this delightful group capture, Rookery !!! Thanks for sharing. They do the same at a local pond and will run up to the car as soon as you park up.
 
nice group capture dick.alot like my coots and mallards here the only thing that moves them are dogs and even then they all move slowly into the water head bobbing and vocalising as my mutes move in hissing.tfs.all the best margaret.
 
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Brilliant capture and picture of these sleeping beauties. They might be a bit too habituated (lol). Fabulous picture Dick!!!!
 

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New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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