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Poppin' a Berry

Poppin' a Berry

This Cedar Waxwing, and about two dozen of his pals, have attacked berry bushes around my home as it resembles spring in California in mid-February. They'r...
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This Cedar Waxwing, and about two dozen of his pals, have attacked berry bushes around my home as it resembles spring in California in mid-February. They're only here twice a year as a migration stop, so it's a thrill to see this silky, gorgeous songbird.
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NIKON D3400

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Aperture 63/10 ISO 1250 Shutter 10/5000 Focal Length 3000/10

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Feb, 2018

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