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The Egg Thief

The Egg Thief

A Common Raven takes flight with a stolen egg in its beak, luring its three newly-fledged offspring to follow it around Arcata Marsh for some flight practice....
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A Common Raven takes flight with a stolen egg in its beak, luring its three newly-fledged offspring to follow it around Arcata Marsh for some flight practice.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/9 ISO 640 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 8000/10

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upload_date

Aug, 2018

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58

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+8

Awards

Magnificent Capture

Peer Award

Outstanding Creativity

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