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Harrier Closeup

Harrier Closeup

A Northern Harrier cresting the bayside levee and approaching its favorite hunting grounds

A Northern Harrier cresting the bayside levee and approaching its favorite hunting grounds
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 800 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 800/1

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Feb, 2015

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