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Foraging Bushtit

Foraging Bushtit

One of Arcata Marsh's Bushtit parents gathers caterpillars for its nestlings in the branches of a willow.

One of Arcata Marsh's Bushtit parents gathers caterpillars for its nestlings in the branches of a willow.
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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 1600 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 6000/10

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