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Harrier Swoop

Harrier Swoop

After spotting a potential meal in the cattails below, a Northern Harrier dramatically twists its wings to turn on a dime and dive after its prey....
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After spotting a potential meal in the cattails below, a Northern Harrier dramatically twists its wings to turn on a dime and dive after its prey.
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NIKON D500

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settings

Aperture f/8 ISO 640 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 8000/10

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upload_date

Aug, 2018

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52

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+6

Awards

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Peer Award

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