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Frequented Outpost

Frequented Outpost

Notice the accumulation of bird droppings crowning this cacti; a frequented outpost overseeing available prey in the area....
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Notice the accumulation of bird droppings crowning this cacti; a frequented outpost overseeing available prey in the area.
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camera

NIKON D200

settings

settings

Aperture f/11.0 ISO 200 Shutter 10/5000

upload_date

upload_date

Feb, 2014

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236

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+44

Awards

Superb Composition

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Peer Award

All Star

Superior Skill

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Absolute Masterpiece

Magnificent Capture

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What kind of bird is it? It's lovely!

He's one of the smallest of the predator hawk, Kestrel. Thanks kindly for your visit and interest!

PRO

He is magnificent. Maybe the doodoo helps fertilize the cactus!

Great shot!

Platinum

Love these fierce little predators. At a distance they look like a little song bird, but up close or in action, they are a pure bird of prey

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