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Nighthawk (Common, I think; but possibly Lesser) perched on wood fence post. Chihuahuan Desert, southeast New Mexico, USA...
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Nighthawk (Common, I think; but possibly Lesser) perched on wood fence post. Chihuahuan Desert, southeast New Mexico, USA
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COOLPIX P60

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Aperture f/4.5 ISO 80 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 3200/100

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Apr, 2017

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