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DSCN3271.JPG Hen Wood Duck
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DSCN3271.JPG Hen Wood Duck (Aix sponsa)

One of over a hundred, perhaps many more, my grandson and I came across at a spring fed series of ponds, ditches, and natural drains. They are common enough here though this is unusual for such a limited place
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Habitat
A spring fed pond with its riparian edge
Location
Wilson Springs Wildlife Area, Nampa, Id. USA
Date taken
1/24/25
Scientific name
Aix sponsa
Equipment used
Nikon P900
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
1/400-f8.0-200
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Media information

Category
North America
Added by
Gregg Martin
Date added
View count
144
Comment count
6

Image metadata

Device
NIKON COOLPIX P900
Aperture
ƒ/8
Focal length
170.0 mm
Exposure time
1/400 second(s)
ISO
200
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
DSCN3271.JPG
File size
1.5 MB
Date taken
Fri, 24 January 2025 10:26 AM
Dimensions
4258px x 3194px

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