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Posted by Peter Ireland on Wed Jan 08, 2025 4:53 am

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I would call this a feeding post, as the youngster would wait patiently until one of the parents returned with some fish to hand over.I should have waited for that occasion, but it wasn't my main priority on this day.

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by david fletcher on Wed Jan 08, 2025 6:27 am

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Superb shot Peter with the wings raised. Nice one.

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by Axel Hildebrandt on Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:11 am

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Great pose and background, Peter. Interesting that he was still fed, looks pretty much like adult plumage.

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by peter makuch on Wed Jan 08, 2025 12:04 pm

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a nice pose with both wings up, well done PETER.

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by Karl Egressy on Wed Jan 08, 2025 4:07 pm

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Great wings up pose captured.

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by Tim Zurowski on Wed Jan 08, 2025 7:37 pm

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Great pose Peter.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:55 pm

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That youngster sure looks eager for it's next meal! Nice pose with those wings up!

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by KK Hui on Thu Jan 09, 2025 6:46 pm