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Ruby-crowned Kinglet Male in the Tree 4-0081

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Male in the Tree 4-0081

I noticed a tiny bird hopping all over in the tree by my deck in my backyard on 4-16-20. This Ruby-crowned Kinglet is one of the most difficult birds to photogr...
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I noticed a tiny bird hopping all over in the tree by my deck in my backyard on 4-16-20. This Ruby-crowned Kinglet is one of the most difficult birds to photograph due to it's erratic and constant movement. The male is the only one with the Red-Orange crest feathers that he raises when he is excited.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 2500 Shutter 1/3200 Focal Length 5000/10

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Apr, 2020

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