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This great cormorant has just surfaced, its catch still wriggling in its beak. The fish, freshly snatched from below, is seconds away from being flipped and swallowed. This critical stage requires coordination\u2014too much movement, and the prey might escape.<\/p>\n

Phalacrocorax carbo<\/em><\/p>\n

Shot with:
\nCanon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f\/5.0-6.3
\n600mm | 1\/4000 | f\/6.3 | ISO3200<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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