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Long-eared Owl Hunting

Long-eared Owl Hunting

A Long-eared Owl has been coming out to hunt after sunset in Arcata Bottoms

A Long-eared Owl has been coming out to hunt after sunset in Arcata Bottoms
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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 6400 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 700/1

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Feb, 2015

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