Eider ducks (sea ducks, Somateria mollissima)

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The drakes are wearing their gorgeous rutting feathering.

Taken in: Germany / Lower Saxony / Landkreis Leer / Borkum (show map)

Taken on: March 18, 2025

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M.40-150mm F2.8 + MC-20

Olympus 40-150mm/f2.8 Pro

OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F2.8

MC-20

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Camera: Panasonic DC-G9, f/9.0, 1/1000 sec, 300mm (=600mm), ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Panasonic DC-G9
Aperture:	f/9.0
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/1000)
Focal Length:	300mm (35mm equivalent: 600mm)
ISO:	200
Exposure Bias:	-0.33 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Shutter speed priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Other
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	Low gain up
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	DxO PhotoLab 3.3
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