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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
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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
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Great close-up taken in magnificent lighting. Fabulous setting, lighting, focus, colors, detail, background, and eye contact. Superb Gregg! TFS!
 

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Category
North America
Added by
Gregg Martin
Date added
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Comment count
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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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