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Short-eared Owl in Flight

Short-eared Owl in Flight

A Short-eared Owl hunting in the fields of the Mad River Slough Wildlife Area.

A Short-eared Owl hunting in the fields of the Mad River Slough Wildlife Area.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 1600 Shutter 1/1600 Focal Length 800/1

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Jan, 2016

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