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Outlander · 05-12-2018, 06:48 PM

Interesting beak on this fellow , nice capture

Dave B · 05-13-2018, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by Outlander

Interesting beak on this fellow , nice capture

Thanks, They are a part of the Kingfisher family and their beak probably evolved to clamp their prey, in saying that they can become quite tame and will take treats from your hand.

**eaglem** · 05-13-2018, 04:39 PM

A nice shot Dave, we rarely see them here.

Dave B · 05-13-2018, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by eaglem

A nice shot Dave, we rarely see them here.

Thanks Eaglem

**Cee Cee** · 05-13-2018, 09:03 PM

... sits on the old gum tree, well maybe not a gum tree, but fine example and nicely taken
cheers, CC.

Dave B · 05-14-2018, 12:01 AM

Originally posted by Cee Cee

... sits on the old gum tree, well maybe not a gum tree, but fine example and nicely taken
cheers, CC.

Thanks CC

**Sailor** · 05-14-2018, 06:40 AM

Very cool shot, Dave. An interesting and cocky little fellow.

Jer

Dave B · 05-14-2018, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Very cool shot, Dave. An interesting and cocky little fellow.

Jer

Thanks Jer, your spot on they have been known to be a bit cocky especially when stealing food.

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05-12-2018, 06:48 PM	#2
Outlander Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Easten Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,148	Interesting beak on this fellow , nice capture

05-13-2018, 04:25 PM	#3
Dave B Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Central West AU Photos: Albums Posts: 258 Original Poster	Originally posted by Outlander Interesting beak on this fellow , nice capture Thanks, They are a part of the Kingfisher family and their beak probably evolved to clamp their prey, in saying that they can become quite tame and will take treats from your hand.

05-13-2018, 04:39 PM	#4
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,162	A nice shot Dave, we rarely see them here.

05-13-2018, 08:49 PM	#5
Dave B Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Central West AU Photos: Albums Posts: 258 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem A nice shot Dave, we rarely see them here. Thanks Eaglem

05-13-2018, 09:03 PM	#6
Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441	... sits on the old gum tree, well maybe not a gum tree, but fine example and nicely taken cheers, CC.

05-14-2018, 12:01 AM	#7
Dave B Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Central West AU Photos: Albums Posts: 258 Original Poster	Originally posted by Cee Cee ... sits on the old gum tree, well maybe not a gum tree, but fine example and nicely taken cheers, CC. Thanks CC

05-14-2018, 06:40 AM	#8
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Very cool shot, Dave. An interesting and cocky little fellow. Jer

05-14-2018, 07:56 PM	#9
Dave B Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Central West AU Photos: Albums Posts: 258 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Very cool shot, Dave. An interesting and cocky little fellow. Jer Thanks Jer, your spot on they have been known to be a bit cocky especially when stealing food.