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Pied-billed grebe fledgling

Pied-billed grebe fledgling

Pied-billed grebe fledgling exploring a pond in Papago Park, Phoenix, Arizona.

Pied-billed grebe fledgling exploring a pond in Papago Park, Phoenix, Arizona.
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Canon EOS 70D

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Aperture f/0 ISO 400 Shutter 1/1250 sec. Focal Length 370/1

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Jan, 2018

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