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Northern Pygmy Owl Couple

Northern Pygmy Owl Couple

A pair of northern pygmy owls perch on a tall dead snag in the forest near Parksville B.C.

A pair of northern pygmy owls perch on a tall dead snag in the forest near Parksville B.C.
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Aperture f/8 ISO 400 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 840/1

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