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Green bee-eater

Green bee-eater

Green bee-eater at golden hrs. These birds have a seasonal movement in India. They hunt for insects and usually prefer the same perch.

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Green bee-eater at golden hrs. These birds have a seasonal movement in India. They hunt for insects and usually prefer the same perch.

Pashan Lake, Pune
Winter Season 2018
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***4th Dec 2018
Today, I received my 50th award on viewbug.. Thank you all for your support as always. I really want to do even better now. :)
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NIKON D5300

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 1600 Shutter 1/800 Focal Length 410/1

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Pune, Maharashtra, IN

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Dec, 2018

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Congratulations on your 50th reward. Much deserved

Thanks dear Glenda. :)

A wonderful photo. Where were you able to take all these bird photos? Miranda

:) Thanks Miranda. Sometimes they are migratory birds, so we try to travel to see them, and enjoy a fun day out. But most of them are found near ponds and gardens.

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Beautiful composition!

Thank you Dina. :)

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I am your new follower?

That's kind of you, Dina. Thanks again. :)

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