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Woodpecker Chick

Woodpecker Chick

I had noticed the nest hole, and thought it looked fresh - I was waiting to see if the adults would come back and continue pecking. Imagine my surprise when thi...
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I had noticed the nest hole, and thought it looked fresh - I was waiting to see if the adults would come back and continue pecking. Imagine my surprise when this little fellow popped his head up instead!
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 1250 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 400/1

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Aug, 2018

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