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Hiding Bittern

Hiding Bittern

An American Bittern hiding in the water parsley at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.

An American Bittern hiding in the water parsley at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Aperture f/9 ISO 800 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 600/1

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Oct, 2015

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