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Male Firecrest-2033

This tiny bird has a song that is so high pitched most people over 40 can't even hear it. Now is the mating season and its crest, normal seen as a thin yel...
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This tiny bird has a song that is so high pitched most people over 40 can't even hear it. Now is the mating season and its crest, normal seen as a thin yellow stripe, is flared open in territorial defense
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Canon EOS 7D Mark II

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Aperture f/4 ISO 640 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 300/1

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Apr, 2017

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He's really watching you, terrific capture, love that vibrant yellow head!

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