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Preening Plumes

Preening Plumes

After an evening of fishing, a Great Egret takes some time to groom itself before returning to its roost.

After an evening of fishing, a Great Egret takes some time to groom itself before returning to its roost.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/9 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 6000/10

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Feb, 2019

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