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 Post subject: Found the Mountain Bluebirds!
PostPosted: Mar 31 3:52 pm 
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My wife wanted to show her sister Pitt Lake and I tagged along, remembering that Katherine saw some Mountain Bluebirds during the week. It wasn't hard to find them. A lifer for me!

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 Post subject: Re: Found the Mountain Bluebirds!
PostPosted: Mar 31 4:16 pm 
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Congrats Deon.They are usually the first colorful bird to show up in spring.Their blue colors are great.Ted


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 Post subject: Re: Found the Mountain Bluebirds!
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Thanks Ted. I didn't realize it was such an intense blue until I saw them today (for the first time).

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 Post subject: Re: Found the Mountain Bluebirds!
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Congrats eon on finding them!
The second one is a stunning pose!

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 Post subject: Re: Found the Mountain Bluebirds!
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Simply gorgeous!


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 Post subject: Re: Found the Mountain Bluebirds!
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Great captures, Deon! Congrats on the lifer.

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 Post subject: Re: Found the Mountain Bluebirds!
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Congrats on the lifer Deon, sweet shots! I hope they stick around for a couple of weeks until I can get out there! :D

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 Post subject: Re: Found the Mountain Bluebirds!
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Nice shots Deon. I'm glad I was able to help you get your lifer!

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 Post subject: Re: Found the Mountain Bluebirds!
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katherine wrote:
Nice shots Deon. I'm glad I was able to help you get your lifer!

Thank you Katherine. I'm in debt! Let me know if I can help you find one of your lifers!

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 Post subject: Re: Found the Mountain Bluebirds!
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At least three were present this morning along the foreshore opposite the viewing tower. They ranged from here to several hundred metres further along the dyke sometimes crossing over to the marsh side perching on bushes. Great views.

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 Post subject: Re: Found the Mountain Bluebirds!
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What a beautiful bird! I'll have to go looking for one soon.

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