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Emu, Caravan Park Nyngan

Waking to the sound of birds I sighed happily, knowing we were really on holiday but when I stuck my head outside the door of the caravan I didn’t expect this fellow eyeing me off.

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  1. WinamAugust 23, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    I wonder if he/she can win a stare-off against Julia Bishop?

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  2. freefallingAugust 23, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    Oh very cool.
    Don't think I'd like him following me to the toilet, though.

    @winam - he's much more attractive than Julie B (she creeps me out).

    JE - thought you might find this interesting.
    Strange goings on in Junee.

    http://blogs.nla.gov.au/behind-the-scenes/2010/08/16/confirming-ufo-sightings/

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  3. ABAugust 23, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    Those are the beadiest of beady eyes.

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  4. Joan ElizabethAugust 23, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    I think Julie Bishop would win the stare-off.

    Letty, amusing story about the UFOs.

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  5. UnknownAugust 23, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    Such a funny face! Love this capture.

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  6. PJAugust 24, 2010 at 3:57 AM

    And g'day to you. What a great way to start the day. Really, too funny!

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  7. JulieAugust 24, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    Yep .. another vote here for JB

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  8. MartinaAugust 25, 2010 at 5:10 AM

    lol - Wonderful.

    ...

    ...

    Do they bite?

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  9. Joan ElizabethAugust 25, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    Emus can be quite aggressive in grabbing food from your hand or when picnicking snatching food when you are not watching. I've had no experience of them biting for other reasons.

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