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Kestrel Overflight

Kestrel Overflight

American Kestrel flies overhead in the Sierra Valley. It is considered the smallest falcon. They often hover before striking....
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American Kestrel flies overhead in the Sierra Valley. It is considered the smallest falcon. They often hover before striking.
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NIKON D500

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settings

Aperture f/8 ISO 1100 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 6000/10

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location

Sierraville, California, US

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upload_date

Nov, 2019

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