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Male Broad billed

Male Broad billed

Diving to protect territory.

Diving to protect territory.
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NIKON D850

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Aperture 8/1 ISO 6400 Shutter 1/3200 Focal Length 3400/10

location

location

Madera Canyon, Arizona, US

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upload_date

May, 2023

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