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DSCN6951.JPG Drake American Wigeon
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DSCN6951.JPG Drake American Wigeon (Mareca americana)

I have not even begun to go through this morning's birding, but this drake American Wigeon stuck out
Habitat
Man made canal with large Bald Cypress trees as the only riparian vegetation, and lawn
Location
Ann Morrison Memorial Park, Boise, Id. USA
Date taken
3/18/25
Scientific name
Mareca americana
Equipment used
Nikon P900
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
1/1250-f8.0-200
Supporter
Great close-up taken in magnificent lighting. Fabulous setting, lighting, focus, colors, detail, background, and eye contact. Superb Gregg! TFS!
 

Media information

Category
North America
Added by
Gregg Martin
Date added
View count
1,672
Comment count
11

Image metadata

Device
NIKON COOLPIX P900
ISO
200
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
DSCN6951.JPG
File size
2.7 MB
Date taken
Tue, 18 March 2025 11:10 AM
Dimensions
4500px x 3230px

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