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Two of a kind

            Male Common Mergansers pursuing their mates during Spring migration. She will be spoiled for choice (there were about 6 males around her - just two displayed here).
   

Taken on: April 9, 2025

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Camera: Canon EOS R5m2, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec, 800mm, ISO 1250 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS R5m2
Lens:	RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF2x
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/2000)
Focal Length:	800mm
ISO:	1250
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 14.2 (Macintosh)
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