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Owl in Flight

Owl in Flight

A Short-eared Owl in flight while hunting in the Mad River Slough Wildlife Area.

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

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Aperture f/8 ISO 2000 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 800/1

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May, 2016

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