A Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) is shown perched atop a tall tree early in the morning on August 23, 2012. We were in a safari vehicle heading out from Xakanaxa Camp (Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana) for a morning of birding. This heron's thin, pointed bill, striped neck, and purplish hue were highlighted by the morning sunlight. Temperatures were in the upper 60's with clear skies.


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Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D7000
Orientation top, left side
X Resolution 1/300 inches
Y Resolution 1/300 inches
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Software ViewNX 2.0 W
Date/Time 2013:04:21 12:45:08
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Exposure Time 1/3200 sec
F-Number F7.1
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ISO Speed Ratings 6400
Exif Version 2.30
Date/Time Original 2012:08:23 06:58:33
Date/Time Digitized 2012:08:23 06:58:33
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Metering Mode Spot
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Focal Length 500.0 mm
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Color Space Undefined
Exif Image Width 1497 pixels
Exif Image Height 1123 pixels
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generated by EXIF-O-Matic on 2013.4.21