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Nuthatch city limits

Nuthatch city limits

For all its urban pitfalls, Greater London retains some natural jewels - and Kelsey Park, Beckenham, is one such. This nuthatch is checking out a nesting hole i...
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For all its urban pitfalls, Greater London retains some natural jewels - and Kelsey Park, Beckenham, is one such. This nuthatch is checking out a nesting hole in a conveniently located plane tree. Lens: Nikkor 300mm f4
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/4 ISO 400 Shutter 10/40000 Focal Length 3000/10

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Mar, 2017

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