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Whistling Wood Duck on Pond, 01 May 2015

Whistling Wood Duck on Pond, 01 May 2015

Caught this guy on my pond just merrily swimming around on his own with a small flock. I usually don't get images this close as I am easily spotted by the...
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Caught this guy on my pond just merrily swimming around on his own with a small flock. I usually don't get images this close as I am easily spotted by these guys it seems, even in decent camo. Unlike park pond ducks, these guys move at the slightest hint of trouble and take flight.
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Aperture 71/10 ISO 400 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 12900/100

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