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Starling

Starling

(Sturnus vulgaris) Not always thought of as being colourful, in the sunshine and close up they challenge the "common" in their name. They can be very ...
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(Sturnus vulgaris) Not always thought of as being colourful, in the sunshine and close up they challenge the "common" in their name. They can be very striking birds and very glossy with a sheen of purples and greens. This one was photographed at Frampton Marsh RSPB Nature Reserve.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Aperture f/10 ISO 800 Shutter 1/1600 Focal Length 600/1

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Jun, 2020

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