Hermitage Park, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
7D2 and 300/2.8L + 2x | 1/500 sec., f/7.1, ISO 1250; handheld.

Enjoy!

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William Hawrelak Park, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
5D2 | EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM @ 195mm | 1/4000 sec,. f/4, ISO 1000; handheld.

Photographed in the morning and backlit. Enjoy!

Tags:   Morning Backlit Blue Jay Cyanocitta cristata Songbirds Passerines Birds Wildlife Nature Fall Autumn Avian Photography Photographer William Hawrelak Park Edmonton Alberta Canada

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Hermitage Park, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
7D | 300/2.8L + 2x | 1/500 sec., f/7.1, ISO 800; handheld.

It's been awhile since I've done a Magpie shot. Enjoy!

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Hermitage Park, Edmonton, AB, Canada

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William Hawrelak Park, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
7D | 300/2.8L + 2x | 1/320 sec., f/7.1, ISO 1250; handheld.

As you can tell, light was fading. It didn't help when this Blue Jay was on the ground in the shade. Had to slow down the shutterspeed and crank up the ISO.

I've included one more portrait shot in the first comment box below.

Enjoy!

Tags:   Closeup Portrait Blue Jay Passerines Corvids Birds Wildlife Nature Avian Photography Photographer Canon EOS 7D Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM William Hawrelak Park Edmonton Alberta Canada

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