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Osprey at Mercy Springs Road

Osprey at Mercy Springs Road

An infrequent sight in the Sierra Valley, this osprey was carrying a large twig that he had picked up near the bridge on Mercy Springs Road in the Sierra Valley...
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An infrequent sight in the Sierra Valley, this osprey was carrying a large twig that he had picked up near the bridge on Mercy Springs Road in the Sierra Valley, California. If this was for a nest, he was a bit confused because it is still the dead of winter!
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NIKON D850

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Aperture f/11 ISO 800 Shutter 1/3200 Focal Length 1500/10

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Feb, 2019

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Great shot depth of field and clarity very well done

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Beautiful! : )

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Confused or not, it's a beautiful scene and capture!

Beautiful capture of our favorite valley!

Your incredible at getting these shots.

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Froze my rear off that day trying to get a cool bird in the shot. Lots of small birds that day not many big birds.

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Maybe it was just spring fever??? great capture

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maybe spring house cleaning

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Excellent timing. Fabulous composition

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Top shot Mark - a real masterpiece!

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