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Bittern Closeup

Bittern Closeup

An American Bittern at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary

An American Bittern at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 3200 Shutter 1/800 Focal Length 800/1

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Jun, 2015

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