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Angry Wood Duck

Angry Wood Duck

A Wood Duck drake snaps at a rival male in Sequoia Park's pond.

A Wood Duck drake snaps at a rival male in Sequoia Park's pond.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 1600 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 6000/10

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May, 2018

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+34

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