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Annas hummingbird grabs a branch while landing . They aer so light they can land on even the smallest twigs...

Annas hummingbird grabs a branch while landing . They aer so light they can land on even the smallest twigs...
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NIKON Z 9

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Aperture 560/100 ISO 6400 Shutter 10/80000 Focal Length 5000/10

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Santa Cruz, California, US

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Sep, 2022

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