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Downy Woodpecker Enjoying Berries

Downy Woodpecker Enjoying Berries

I was very lucky to capture this unique shot of a downy woodpecker taking a break from feasting on insects and feasting on berries instead. Picture was taken at...
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I was very lucky to capture this unique shot of a downy woodpecker taking a break from feasting on insects and feasting on berries instead. Picture was taken at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, here in Calgary.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Aperture 71/10 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/125 Focal Length 600/1

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Aug, 2016

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