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Merlin Magic

Merlin Magic

Merlins are small, stocky falcons that feed on other small to medium-sized birds that they mostly catch in midair.

Merlins are small, stocky falcons that feed on other small to medium-sized birds that they mostly catch in midair.
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camera

NIKON D750

settings

settings

Aperture f/7.1 ISO 640 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 6000/10

location

location

Milpitas, California, US

upload_date

upload_date

May, 2020

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38

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Awards

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