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Bittern Stare

Bittern Stare

An American Bittern spots a mouse in the grass while foraging in the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.

An American Bittern spots a mouse in the grass while foraging in the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/8 ISO 640 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 8000/10

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Feb, 2018

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132

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+22

Awards

Peer Award

+7

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Outstanding Creativity

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