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Horned Lark

These birds feed in large flocks often along roadways; a long focal length captured the "horned" feathers on its head....
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These birds feed in large flocks often along roadways; a long focal length captured the "horned" feathers on its head.
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Canon EOS REBEL T4i

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Aperture f/9 ISO 400 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 700/1

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Jan, 2016

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