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American Bittern

American Bittern

American Bittern looking for small fish along the bank. of this small wetland.

American Bittern looking for small fish along the bank. of this small wetland.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture 8/1 ISO 1600 Shutter 1/3200 Focal Length 7000/10

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Sierraville, California, US

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Feb, 2022

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