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Swooping Harrier

Swooping Harrier

A female Northern Harrier swoops over the top of an embankment in the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary in an attempt to catch the ducks and coots off guard....
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A female Northern Harrier swoops over the top of an embankment in the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary in an attempt to catch the ducks and coots off guard.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture 8/1 ISO 640 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 8000/10

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Nov, 2016

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