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Prey Handoff

Prey Handoff

A White-tailed Kite handing off a vole to its mate above their nest at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.

A White-tailed Kite handing off a vole to its mate above their nest at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Aperture f/9 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 8000/10

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Mar, 2018

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