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Peregrine in Flight

Peregrine in Flight

A Peregrine Falcon flies past while pursuing flocks of shorebirds at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.

A Peregrine Falcon flies past while pursuing flocks of shorebirds at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Aperture 80/10 ISO 640 Shutter 10/25000 Focal Length 8000/10

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Sep, 2016

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