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Common Merganser Ducklings Hitching a Ride

Common Merganser Ducklings Hitching a Ride

I have been wanting to see this up close for a long time. Last Friday was my chance and I am so grateful!

I have been wanting to see this up close for a long time. Last Friday was my chance and I am so grateful!
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

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Aperture f/8 ISO 2500 Shutter 1/5000 Focal Length 560/1

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Fair Oaks, California, US

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Jun, 2020

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