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White-tailed Kites Mating

White-tailed Kites Mating

A pair of White-tailed Kites mating on top of the pines in Arcata Marsh.

A pair of White-tailed Kites mating on top of the pines in Arcata Marsh.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/9 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 8000/10

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Oct, 2018

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