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Burrowing owls

Burrowing owls

Three young burrowing owls adventuring out from the burrow.

Three young burrowing owls adventuring out from the burrow.
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Canon EOS-1D X

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Aperture 63/10 ISO 1600 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 500/1

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Dec, 2016

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Oh wow!! This is the cutest!! Love their looks! :D

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What a greaat comp ! Congrats

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