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Diving Kite

Diving Kite

A juvenile White-tailed Kite diving after a vole in the Fay Slough Wildlife Area.

A juvenile White-tailed Kite diving after a vole in the Fay Slough Wildlife Area.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/8 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 750/1

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Jul, 2015

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Great shot! Just a little bit out of focus but it's not easy catch a moment like this. Congrats

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