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Ptarmigan

Ptarmigan

Taken in the Cairngorms in Scotland. Winter is a harsh time in the Highlands and especially up in the Cairngorms. This is just one of a few wildlife in Scotland...
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Taken in the Cairngorms in Scotland. Winter is a harsh time in the Highlands and especially up in the Cairngorms. This is just one of a few wildlife in Scotland that cope with the dramatic change in the weather. A bird that goes white to blend in with its surroundings during winter. Can't wait for the snow to come this year.
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Canon EOS 760D

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settings

Aperture 8/1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 400/1

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Oct, 2016

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