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Kingfisher

Kingfisher

This image of a multi coloured Kingfisher also came from Chester Zoo.

This image of a multi coloured Kingfisher also came from Chester Zoo.
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DMC-LZ40

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Aperture 65/10 ISO 800 Shutter 1/100 Focal Length 129500/1000

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Oct, 2016

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What a beautiful bird and photo

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Thanks for the info guys. I can hold my hand up and say I'm wrong and it's good to know there are some knowledgeable people on the group who can correct mistakes! Thanks again. John.

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