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Northern Shoveler

Northern Shoveler (Image ID 36558)
Photographed byCon Boekel on Thu 12th Sep, 2019 and uploaded on Fri 13th Sep, 2019 .
Resolution1400x721
Viewed629
ID36558
CommentThis is the first bird of this species recorded for the ACT where, for several days, it has taken up residence in Kelly's Swamp. It has been interacting with Australasian Shovelers. To date it has kept to the far shore of Kelly's Swamp at a range of between 90m-100m from the camera.
EquipmentCanon 5D Mk IV
Canon EF 500mm 1:4 L IS 11 USM
Canon EF 1.4x 111 extender
Manfrotto ballhead
f/8
1/4000 sec
ISO-1600
0 step
500 mm
Processed using first DPP 4, PSE 13 and Neat Image.
LocationJerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve, Australian Capital Territory
Keywordsmale, in flight, adult, breeding plumage/features
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