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Black-Crowned Night Heron

Black-Crowned Night Heron

Took this photo of the Black-Crowned Night Heron at the Veterans Park along the Saginaw River in Bay City, MI.

Took this photo of the Black-Crowned Night Heron at the Veterans Park along the Saginaw River in Bay City, MI.
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NIKON D3300

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Aperture 56/10 ISO 450 Shutter 10/10000 Focal Length 550/10

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Sep, 2017

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Oh my goodness! I have only seen a black crowned night heron one time ever and I live in a marsh!! This is a fantastic shot!

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