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This poor little bird was blown into the pool early yesterday, & just had it's head out of water. I scooped it up & wrapped it in tissues to soak all the water out. Tony held it in front of the fire until it stopped shaking then into a cat basket for a rest, then out the back door into the food dish. After breakfast it flew off with friends. Lens aperture f/3.5, shutter speed 1/30sec, focal length 4mm, ISO 80.

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Avril Young
 

so happy you saved it Chris, stunning detailed capture ..love the frame..so happy it went to join its friends...Beautiful Chris..


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July 18, 2011

 

Chris Ebben
  Thanks so much. They are lovely little birds & come in for breakfast everyday & call out & tell me when the snake or goanna is around.


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July 18, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  Great story and a beautiful shot, Chris.


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July 18, 2011

 

Jack Gaskin
  GREAT SAVE BETTER CATCH

Happy Shooting
Jack


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July 18, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  Poor little thing! Glad you were around to rescue it (and get a terrific shot as well...)!


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July 18, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  You deserve a GRAND PRIZE for this story and image.

Wonderful, Chris and Tony!!!

-Laura


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July 18, 2011

 
- Ann Coates

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  Thank goodness for Good Samaritans like you, this story has made my day. Great shot too!


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July 18, 2011

 

John Connolly
  Nice work here Chris! I love a story with a happy ending!


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July 18, 2011

 

Greg e. mclemore
  Very nice capture


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July 18, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  I almost thought you siad you threw him to the cats..LOL So glad he is safe..Your too nice!! A great capture!!


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July 19, 2011

 
- Irene Colling

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  Lucky for the bird that you were there to rescue the poor thing.

Lucky for you that you got an unexpected photo opportunity.


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July 22, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Heart-warming story to accompany this beautiful image, Chris!
The colors, tones, clarity, & lighting are gorgeous, my friend! WTG!


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July 22, 2011

 
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  Cheers for the rescue.....and cheers for the lovely close up of this wee little bird...thank you for his rescue! Hope you are both doing well...


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July 23, 2011

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Three cheers for the rescue Chris...
so thrilled you and Tony are so so kind- Great little catch-
Do you know the name of this bird?

Smiling Chris


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July 24, 2011

 

Chris Ebben
  Thank you all so much. We were pleased to be able to help the poor thing. Chris, I was going to say it's name was Lucky, but I thought better of it, I know that's not what you meant, I couldn't help it. They are really called Noisy Miners.


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July 29, 2011

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  WONDERFUL capture of this little darling, and a wonderful story, VERY well done!!! GREAT job on the rescue and this wonderful image!! <><


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July 30, 2011

 

Karen Kessler
  Such a sweet story (and pretty little bird)! Thank you for rescuing it, Chris & Tony! :)


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July 31, 2011

 

Chris Ebben
  Thank you all. We were very happy to have noticed him in there splashing around, I actually thought the pump had started up at the wrong time, he was trying so hard to get out.


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July 31, 2011

 
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  Hi Chris and thanks for saving the wild life. It really makes you feel good to see them fly off for another day with friends. I also knew you kitty Kody was a Korat. They are special for sure. We almost lost Mosby while I was in Cheyenne shooting the rodeo. Awoke at 3 AM with a bad wind storm that blew open our RV's door and no Korat inside. Fortunately he came when called but was a scare for the wife and I as he is so special and loving.


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August 03, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Chris, this closeup has tenderness beaming out of its lovely frame. The little one looks a tad wary here, but by breakfast-time, I'm sure it joined its birdie buddies with a very grateful heart for Tony and you. Nice job ~ the photo and the rescue!


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November 20, 2011

 

Chris Ebben
  Thanks for looking & commenting. Emile, sorry to take so long to answer. I'm so pleased you didn't lose Mosby, I'm always worried about that when we take Kody away, I keep checking the door.I can only imagine how much of a scare it would have been. Mary, one of these little birds comes to the door a few times a day calling out, I bet it's the same one. Thanks again.


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November 20, 2011

 
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