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Steller's Jay

Steller's Jay

A Steller's Jay forages for grubs in the fallen logs of Patrick's Point State Park.

A Steller's Jay forages for grubs in the fallen logs of Patrick's Point State Park.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture 5/1 ISO 800 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 420/1

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Oct, 2016

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