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RICHARD COFER

Lunar Occultation of Jupiter (Egress)

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Grebe with Fish image

Grebe with Fish


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This Pie-Billed Grebe plucked a fish from the water and was preparing to have breakfast when this image was exposed. It was taken at sunrise without much available light. I’ve read accounts where these birds have been found choked to death trying to swallow fish too large in relation to their size. 1/50th second exposure; 700mm at f/5.6; ISO 800 in Aperture Priority, camera on tripod

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  • Kirk M. Rogers
  • Kirk M. Rogers
  • January 19, 2022