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Least Sandpiper_220114-854092

Image taken at Bolivar Flats, Texas. This is the smallest shorebird in the world.....weighing in at 1 ounce....a little less than the weight of an apricot. A...
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Image taken at Bolivar Flats, Texas. This is the smallest shorebird in the world.....weighing in at 1 ounce....a little less than the weight of an apricot. Another interesting fact: They have been known to travel non stop 1800-2500 miles during migrations. Amazing little birds!
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camera

NIKON D850

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settings

Aperture 11/1 ISO 220 Shutter 1/750 Focal Length 6000/10

location

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Bolivar, Texas, US

upload_date

upload_date

Sep, 2022

Views

335

Likes

+137

Awards

Peer Award

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Absolute Masterpiece

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Top Choice

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Superb Composition

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Magnificent Capture

All Star

Outstanding Creativity

Superior Skill

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Impressed

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Top Ranks

Top 30 rank week 1

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Beautiful photo

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Thank you Rick

Love this shot 👍🏻

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Thank you Jeff

What a beauty, Lee!

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Thank you Beverly. 😊

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Sweet capture, Lee! Beautiful!

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Lovely shot:-)

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Thanks a bunch, Enrique. One of my favorites to photography

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#bird #animal #anthus

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