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Song Sparrow in Situ

Song Sparrow in Situ

Several different species like this perch in our yard on our Japanese Maple.

Several different species like this perch in our yard on our Japanese Maple.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture 56/10 ISO 7200 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 500/1

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Maryland, US

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May, 2022

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Very nice! Ginny

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Congratulations on your awesome photo! I wanted you to know that it was in my final group of favorites for the Best Nature of 2022!

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Thanks, Eddie. Kind of you to let me know. This is a natural perch that grew on its own in my backyard. I wait for male Cardinals, but happily settled for a lovely Song Sparrow.

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