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Marsh Owl in flight

Marsh Owl in flight

A Marsh Owl doing his final rounds late morning before taking shelter for the day.

A Marsh Owl doing his final rounds late morning before taking shelter for the day.
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NIKON D600

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Aperture f/4 ISO 400 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 2800/10

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Jan, 2016

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