Squawk, Squawk, Squawk; so what else is new?

Stellar Blue Jay in a Portlandia Park. Put a bird on it…

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iso 500, 100-400 at 400 mm, f5.6, 2000th, Fuji XT-3, handheld, ACR, Topaz AI Clear, TK sharpening at 10% , bright morning sun, 75% full frame

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Excellent detail in the Jay, David. I guess it’s a toss-up whether this belongs here or in Avian, but i do understand putting it here. The light was quite nice when you got this image and I like the over-the-shoulder pose. Well done.

Being something of a “mammal chauvinist” I generally find it hard to see expression in birds, but this guy’s intent look is great - there is definitely something very interesting back there!